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How accounting fuels progress in this 2025 Nobel-winner’s work
Think the Industrial Revolution was all steam and steel, or that the computing age relies simply on programming and chips? Nobel prize-winner Joel Mokyr has argued for decades that the development of accounting enabled these economic leaps.
How will your business deal with consumer push back?
Over the last few years, individuals across the world have slowly started to appreciate that their data has real value. People are realising that...
FASEA appoints provider for adviser exam
FASEA has released its legislative instrument for the relevant provider examination for consultation, which sets out that advisers must sit...
ASIC clarifies transition process for new education standards
From 1 January next year, ASIC said the new professional requirements for financial advisers will progressively replace the training standards in...
FASEA confirms accreditation process for professional designations
FASEA announced on Wednesday that notices have been sent to a number of industry associations informing them of the process to have the course...
‘Appetite’ for accountants’ licensing reform with government
Speaking on Accountants Daily Live, Institute of Public Accountants chief executive, Andrew Conway said the professional body has lobbied for the...
FASEA disadvantages women and older advisers, says licensee
According to Synchron chair Michael Harrison, advisers who work part-time and flexible hours will not be able to complete the required study...
‘Long road’ for new entrants under FASEA standards
HLB Mann Judd partner Michael Hutton said that he predicts the new education standards for advisers, particularly for new entrants, could make it...
Transitioning to AFCA
The two key things you need to do are: #1. Update documents and your website to refer to AFCA – Any documents or information on your website that...
New IPA software partnership a win for members and SMEs
In response to feedback from members, the partnership will see the introduction of IPA Books+, a white-labelled version of Reckon’s cloud...
New member benefits as IPA partners with non-major bank
The partnership with St.George, inclusive of St.George Bank, Bank of Melbourne, and BankSA, will provide IPA members access to “competitive” home...
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