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What Labor’s IR bill means for accountants

The aim of “Secure Jobs, Better Pay” is to increase wages but it will also strengthen the hand of unions, says...

23 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

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Building industry 'can absorb blows and emerge in better shape'

Having survived the pandemic, supply chain problems and the ongoing skills shortage, easing demand should return the...

21 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

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Accountants outshine financial peers for ethics

The Governance Institute’s annual Ethics Index shows one profession well ahead in public perception.

21 November 2022 • By Keonia Swift

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Jobless rate returns to record low 3.4%

The strengthening labour market could result in further rate rises from the RBA, says economist.

18 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

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Anxious Aussie FTX investors await creditor meeting for clarity

The extent of local losses on the crypto exchange should be known next week following urgent action by administrator...

18 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

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How to take the sting out of growth pains

It’s essential to put in place a few basics before your business scales up, because getting it wrong can be fatal.

17 November 2022 • By Sonia Gibson

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Bosses fret over skills, yet few staff feel properly trained

A huge disconnect exists between the perceptions of employers and employees about learning and how they approach it.

17 November 2022 • By Keonia Swift

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Accountants globally come together to face industry challenges

Two global conventions for tax professionals this week aim to influence its future.

17 November 2022 • By Josh Needs