‘Sleeping giant’ accounting bodies told to play catch up
An accounting firm director is calling on the associations to evolve to meet members' needs and expectations, including with the provision of resources, after an ...
BUSINESS • Wed, 12 Jul 2017
Virtual CFO firm locks in first two franchisees
Sequel CFO has followed through on plans announced in December last year to expand through the franchising of its business with the launch of its first two franchisees.
APPOINTMENTS • Wed, 12 Jul 2017
Big 4 firm finds spike in CFO confidence, outlook
One big four accounting firm has found that the business confidence of CFOs in Australia has grown in conjunction with the improving global economy.
Software provider partners with PayPal
Cloud accounting software provider Sage has today announced a partnership between Sage One and PayPal to assist SMEs reduce their admin burden.
TECHNOLOGY • Wed, 12 Jul 2017
Eye 'ambitious' Gen Z accountants, recruiter says
Generation Z, the next cohort of workers after Millennials, are beginning to enter the workforce and accounting firms need to take notice, according to a recruiting firm
BUSINESS • Tue, 11 Jul 2017
Firm relocates to up accounting, financial planning convergence
Financial planning firm Australian Wealth Solutions (AWS) has relocated to new premises, which the founder said is partly to facilitate further partnerships with ...
Mid-tier pushes for ‘far more active’ gender equality efforts
William Buck is calling on both accounting firms and the professional associations to do more to improve gender equality, as data persistently indicates a significant pay ...
IPA makes significant changes to professional program
The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has today announced changes to its education offering, a move which is aimed at ensuring its members have a competitive ...
REGULATION • Tue, 11 Jul 2017
Fintech, banking execs lead new security service for accountants
As accountants become “prime targets” for hackers, a technology provider has announced the launch of a new cyber security service for accountants and financial advisers, ...
TECHNOLOGY • Mon, 10 Jul 2017