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Is it time to talk about quotas in financial services?

An executive at the Institute of Public Accountants has suggested that a discussion around the need for gender quotas...

20 August 2024 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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TPB revamps public register to protect consumers

Changes include listing practitioners’ past names and more details of misconduct issues, sanctions and matters under...

16 August 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Unemployment rises to highest level since November 2021

Jobs growth in Australia was solid for July but a rise in the participation rate meant the unemployment figure rose to...

16 August 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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New Rising Stars Awards premiers for young accountants

Nominations and submissions have opened for the first-ever Rising Stars Awards for accountants aged 35 and under.

16 August 2024 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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Australian economy needs SMEs to succeed, says COSBOA

Small business owners are looking to policymakers and the government for support as they struggle to maintain...

15 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

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Aussie shopper payment preferences need to be met, data reveals

Customer retention and business revenue could be negatively impacted by a disconnect between the way consumers want to...

15 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

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Professional bodies welcome Coalition’s move to disallow code obligations

Accounting bodies are calling on Senate crossbenchers to support a disallowance motion to overturn the controversial...

14 August 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Young accountants at risk of ‘burnout’, warns Springfox

Providing junior accountants with greater support in the early years of their careers is critical for preventing...

13 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson