Accountants’ Gender pay gap
From www.accountantsdaily.com.au: A recent survey reveals that a significant gender pay gap persists in the accounting profession in Australia, with men earning $16 more … read more
Professional Practice
Accountants seek right to deliver ‘strategic’ advice
From financialnewswire.com.au: Accountants aim to obtain the right to deliver strategic and structural superannuation advice that relates to their clients’ tax affairs, without competing … read more
Compensation Planning and Execution Tips
From alvarezandmarsal.com: Effective compensation planning requires a thorough understanding of strategy, the use of job aids, analytics, and automation.
By investing time and resources … read more
Accountants Are Unlikely to Get Some on the Side
From www.goingconcern.com: Divorce attorney Kate Simonds claims that accountants are among the least likely professionals to cheat in relationships, citing their common personality traits … read more
Boardroom Brief Week Commencing 3 February 2025
From gtlaw.com.au: Welcome to the first edition of Boardroom Brief for 2025. This is a service specifically targeted at the needs of busy non-executive … read more
Keeping a Real Estate Purchase in Australia Confidential
From www.klgates.com: Maintaining confidentiality in real estate transactions in Australia involves understanding various legal structures and strategies, as there is currently no comprehensive public … read more
Payments services boom, but firms face hidden risks
From www.accountingweb.co.uk: (UK context) Accounting firms are increasingly adopting payment services, leading to confusion about risks and regulatory compliance.
Firms must ensure their indemnity … read more
Rethinking the billable hour, once and for all
From www.accountingtoday.com: Blake Oliver argues that the traditional billable hour model in accounting firms is outdated and counterproductive, as it discourages innovation and can … read more
Trust in business leaders, employers sink
From www.aicd.com.au: Public trust in business leaders and employers has significantly declined, with 68% of surveyed individuals expressing distrust in business leaders and trust … read more
Outlook 2025
From www.macquarie.com: Macquarie expects 2025 to be a favorable year for Australian investors, driven by falling interest rates, resilient domestic GDP growth, and a … read more
Generative AI’s toughest question: What’s it worth?
From www.journalofaccountancy.com: Finance leaders face challenges in determining the costs and benefits of generative AI, as its adoption has surged from 33% in 2023 … read more
CSLR advice sector levy hits $70m for FY26, Jones launches review
From www.smsfadviser.com: Minister Stephen Jones announced a comprehensive review of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort after the levy for financial advisers surged to … read more
The winding road to the boardroom
From www.accountingweb.co.uk: Finance leaders share insights about their unique journeys to becoming CFOs, highlighting the importance of cross-functional experience and adaptability in the role. … read more
Outsourced Bookkeeping for CPAs
From futurefirm.co: Outsourcing bookkeeping is a common practice among CPAs to save time, reduce costs, and enhance accuracy in financial reporting.
Key reasons to … read more
Jones unlamented
From financialnewswire.com.au: Outgoing Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, is set to leave Parliament, having made minimal progress in addressing the … read more