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The 2026 global economy: nervously muddling through
The world economy enters 2026 in a nervous state. Volatility and cautious consumers are the norm, even though growth has proven surprisingly resilient.
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...
End the peak-period panic: a practical guide to resource planning
At a glance Resource planning strategically matches staff to specific work months in advance. It improves utilisation, aids strategic hiring, and...
View from The Hill: How much can Jim Chalmers get out of the economic reform roundtable?
"ANPB 2022 Jim Chalmers cr M Chan released to Public Domain 2022.11.28 08.15 DSC7489" by M Chan is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. The guest list...
Climate reporting: SME accountants’ next new expertise
At a glance Climate rules will affect SMEs via supply chains and finance expectations. Accountants can offer new services like GHG emissions...
SME capital crunch: How accountants can help
At a glance Major banks retreated from SME lending after COVID, raising finance barriers for small businesses. SMEs now increasingly rely on...
Preparing for the future of accountancy education: 9 tips for what’s taught, and how
The rise of sustainability-related reporting and assurance and emerging technologies, like artificial intelligence (AI) may fundamentally shift...
How accountants can cut through ESG compliance chaos
At a glance ESG questionnaires from large corporates are creating a significant compliance burden for SME suppliers Purpose Bureau is...
3 experts on how the second-term government can drive SME productivity growth
Productivity growth – doing more with less – has made the rich nations rich and modern incomes the highest in history. But in the past...
10 steps to ensure efficient client onboarding
Securing new clients is exhilarating, but that excitement can swiftly turn to frustration if you mishandle the onboarding process. Poor...
Global sustainability heavyweights outline how the new standards will transform Australia’s finance profession
Mark Babington, board member of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) and Executive Director of Regulatory Standards...
