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  1. New hire for big 4 firm's education arm

    as well as working with clients on external relations and media communications. Professor Stephen Parker AO, who is the lead partner of KPMG’s education sector practice, said the firm is “delighted” that Ms Hare is joining the practice. “She has...

  2. 'Workaholic' culture persists in accounting industry

    but that it will be detrimental long term. “The risks of being a workaholic accountant, as with any professional, can lead to fatigue and exhaustion,” she said. “Whilst workaholics may deliver results initially, this sort of hyper work ethic isn’t...

  3. Green light for new dispute resolution body from mid-tier

    the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O’Dwyer announced that the government has created a transition team to lead the establishment of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). Chaired by Dr Malcolm Edey, the former assistant...

  4. Skills in demand this financial year: part 1

    be the implementation of new add-on systems to automate finance processes and improve efficiency. In some cases this will lead to redundancies, however there’s also a real focus from employers on upskilling top employees in order to redeploy them into...

  5. Why should accountants incorporate financing solutions into their business

    or bringing a lending specialist into their business, accountants can meet more of their clients’ financial needs – leading to better client retention and a long-term relationship that’s hard to beat. For clients, a more holistic offering can lead to...

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    • Author: Brendan Wright, FAST Group
    • Category: Business
  6. Qld firm eyes new services, geographical expansion

    see how that works with geographical expansion and with a ‘people first’ idea that we've got to find the right person to lead it down there before we hang our shingle up there because that's just going to fail.”

  7. CPAs’ insurance likely ‘inadequate, not invalid’

    insurer that the cap no longer applies until the 8th of October as a matter of good practice, but I wouldn’t expect that to lead to insurers voiding policies or not responding to any claims.” The trust factor Insuring accountants is “competitive and...

  8. Accounting software firm makes key global hire

    and IT. “With his vast and varied experience running businesses across the Asia Pacific market, Kerry is well-positioned to lead Sage’s business in one of the fastest growing regions in the world,” said Sage president Blair Crump of the appointment.

  9. Clients remain plagued by SMSF confusion

    prior to 1 July this year.” Superannuation reform has been particularly problematic for accountants, particularly in the lead up to end of financial year this year. Prior to June 30, Hayes Knight director and chair of Knowledge Shop told Accountants...

  10. New MD for accountants licensing group

    ahead of the limited licensing exemption changes. Chartered accountant and business coach Scott Charlton was recruited to lead the venture.

  11. Big four firm to ‘strip away manual labour’ with tax

    said, as well as deal with tax compliance and tax audit methods. Peter Sanders, the partner appointed from Wolters Kluwer to lead the new venture, said part of the firm’s vision is to look at the end-to-end tax function of a business, and see where new...

  12. Mid-tier snares EY partner in bid for ‘significant growth’

    Daily. “It’s an exciting time for the team and we are delighted to have someone of Philip’s calibre join us,” said lead partner of the firm’s restructuring advisory arm, Said Jahani. “As we all continue to experience significant disruption in the...

  13. CA firm locks in new tax director

    Ms Hindson is particularly passionate about advocating the progression of women in accounting. During her time at RSM, she lead the firm’s ‘Women with SASS’ initiative, which aims to empower women in the workplace. “I understand the challenges that...

  14. New CA chief announces ‘strategic review’

    Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand will be reviewing its current operating model under its new leader, Rick Ellis. Mr Ellis, who took over from Lee White at the end of July, this morning announced to members that one of his key priorities...

  15. Super crackdown to have ‘serious implications’ for accountants, says tax body

    said. “It may be preferable to have the client forward the report to the ATO directly in some cases although this may lead to some confused channels of correspondence with some information coming to the ATO through the accountant and some coming...

  16. App launched for accountants eyeing Chinese clients

    300,000 Chinese-speaking users. Grei’s CEO, Philip Peng, told Accountants Daily that Grei is looking to create a valuable lead generation opportunity for accountants who have struggled to get an “in” with the Chinese investor community. “Grei works with...

  17. Blockchain: hype or hot air?

    these mimic Initial Public Offerings without the cost, and regulator barriers. Once again, we can expect ASIC to follow the lead. The second big challenge is simply adoption. Currently, blockchain does not address any real problems for the average...

  18. Accountants told to 'not be afraid of technology'

    wandering around the office,” Ms Telford said. Mr Telford said that firms should select someone from within their ranks to lead the charge on researching all the options. “Find somebody who has a bit of a technology bent and set them the task to go and...

  19. Mid-tier firm gains new partner following merger

    on the board of Deloitte Australia and New Zealand, as well as holding roles as both managing partner and Asia-Pacific lead partner of Deloitte's strategy and operations practice. Grant Thornton CEO Greg Keith said Mr McCall will enhance the company’s...

  20. Shrinking planner pool tipped to encourage merging of professions

    pin instead,” Mr Kalachian said. “So, it doesn’t surprise me that that's happening.” Mr Kalachian believes that this will lead to further convergence of the accounting and financial planning industries, as their education requirements level out. “I...