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Spike in alternative work agreements tipped for 2017

One recruitment firm has outlined its predictions for the accounting landscape in 2017, with a jump in contract and...

15 December 2016 • By Lara Bullock

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Knowledge gap surfaces as compliance work dwindles

As the accounting industry continues to change and clients’ expectations increase, accountants must be aware of...

09 December 2016 • By Lara Bullock

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‘Old-school’ accounting businesses risk losing staff

Accounting firms that are “set in their ways” risk continuing to lose talent if they don’t adapt to modern working...

09 December 2016 • By Stephanie Deller

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RSM warns on 'crippling' costs of employee leave

Many businesses are surprised each year at the real costs of employee leave and the impact it can have on cash flow...

08 December 2016 • By Lara Bullock

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Accountant-specific travel insurance hits the market

A niche business travel insurance company has launched a new insurance product that can cover up to 10 accountants at...

07 December 2016 • By Lara Bullock

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Further calls for accountants to scrap billable hours

The founder of one Sydney practice has done away with traditional billable hours and now swears by fixed-fee...

06 December 2016 • By Lara Bullock

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Industry told to ditch ‘conservative’ traits

The accounting industry should work to ditch its conservative nature, according to a Northern Territory accountant who...

05 December 2016 • By Lara Bullock

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Offshoring tipped to be accounting 'way of the future'

Offshoring repetitive and systematic tasks opens up great opportunities for accountants to focus on more interesting...

02 December 2016 • By Lara Bullock