The good, the bad, and the uncertain of Australia’s economic outlook
The Australian economy has had a tough few years, but there are some reasons to be positive, and other reasons to be not so positive.
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From bean-counters to cyber-sleuths: how accountants are a frontline defence against online crime
From bean-counters to cyber-sleuths: how accountants are a frontline defence against online crime
Once considered to be simply “bean counters”, accountants now play an important role in the defence, investigation and protection against...
Techno-nationalism: how tech tensions between the United States and China could impact Australia
Techno-nationalism: how tech tensions between the United States and China could impact Australia
In recent years, US policy has increasingly focused on restricting China’s access to advanced technologies. The Biden...
How to make accounting education fun and students job ready
How to make accounting education fun and students job ready
Ahh, accounting. Just hearing the word might make students yawn, but learning the subject doesn’t have to be dull. In an increasingly dynamic and...
Making the world go round: what exactly is money?
Making the world go round: what exactly is money?
Money is important. So much so that we dream, sing and worry about it. Around the world, money is central to the most pressing public policy...
Unilateral trade: Trump’s recent tariff threats demonstrate that no issue is off limits
Unilateral trade: Trump’s recent tariff threats demonstrate that no issue is off limits
Trade unilateralism will be a feature of Donald Trump’s second presidency. It’s already begun. Trump has recently threatened to apply a 25%...
Tax professionals less satisfied with ATO amid tough operating conditions
Tax professionals less satisfied with ATO amid tough operating conditions
The average yearly satisfaction score for tax professionals has declined to 59.19 for 2023–24, according to the ATO's latest annual report for...
ANZ strikes a deal with Pacific Island nations
ANZ strikes a deal with Pacific Island nations
“The message we are sending today to the entire Pacific family is clear – you can bank on us.” So declared Australia’s Treasurer Jim...
$84bn lost to housing tax lurks? That would go a long way towards ending the housing crisis
$84bn lost to housing tax lurks? That would go a long way towards ending the housing crisis
The children of parents who have paid off their mortgage and have disposal income are far more likely to become home owners. They will be better...
‘Bold and broad’ inquiry reforms to restore trust in profession, says IPA
‘Bold and broad’ inquiry reforms to restore trust in profession, says IPA
The Institute of Public Accountants says it hopes the recommendations from the consulting inquiry into large consulting and accounting firms will...
Consulting inquiry hands down final recommendations
Consulting inquiry hands down final recommendations
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services Committee has tabled its final report for its inquiry into audit,...
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