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When family business gets personal
On paper, succession is a process. In a family business, it can become a minefield of emotion and personality. How can you guide clients through the fallout?
Conway’s war on the regulation ‘quagmire’
At a glance Small businesses face a "quagmire" of regulation from three levels of government. The IPA’s new strategic plan prioritises lifting...
Conway: No more ‘chip on the shoulder’
At a glance The IPA has launched a new 2030 Plan based on member feedback. This plan aims to shift the IPA from a challenger brand to a respected...
Bridging Australia’s SME productivity gap
At a glance Australia’s SMEs lag 50% behind large firms in productivity. Key barriers include regulation, skills gaps and slow tech adoption. In...
4 HR tactics to give finance leaders a competitive edge
From attracting top talent to optimising productivity, the way you lead and support your people directly impacts your bottom line. However, for...
Australia’s $10 billion side hustle economy presents opportunities for accountants
At a glance Nearly one million Australians have side hustles worth $9.8 billion. Three in ten side hustlers struggle with business/hobby...
Budget 2025: Short-term incentives over long-term vision for small business
Image: AAP Image/Lukas Coch IPA’s 28th Budget Review was held online on 26 March. Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities, Treasury...
Budget 2025: Can the budget boost Brand Australia and our international student and housing markets?
The budget allocates $20 million to encourage shoppers to buy Australian products and services. In a move that has reverberated...
Trust in our leaders: A universal currency
“Wir schaffen das.” Former Chancellor Angela Merkel’s 2015 declaration of faith in Germany’s capacity to cope with unprecedented waves of...
Rising to the top: 3 key steps on the road from finance to leadership
As the corporate landscape becomes increasingly data-driven, the role of executive leaders has shifted. Leaders today must go beyond vision and...
IPA National Congress 2024: Member Awards winners announced
At a glance The IPA Member Awards are held every year at the National Congress. Member of the Year Ama Abeywickrama was born and raised in...
