Business

Accountants spared from loan certification: CPA Australia

A change to the Banking Code of Practice will prevent members of the Australian Banking Association from requesting...

01 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

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Tax

CPA Australia seeks permanent $100k asset write-off to end uncertainty

The accounting body wants a permanent, five-fold increase to the scheme to boost small business investment.

03 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

CPA Australia calls for 2-year extension to stalled tax break

The government’s pattern of announcing tax incentives but failing to pass them has become a “running joke” for...

07 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

CPA Australia axed 121 staff, services for internal revamp: report

The body’s latest integrated report shows it cut nearly one-fifth of its workforce in 2023, double what was originally...

22 April 2024 • By Christine Chen

Appointments

Legal high-flier to take reins at CPA Australia

Baker McKenzie regional chief Chris Freeland will replace Andrew Hunter next March.

13 December 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

CPA Australia’s ‘final round’ of job cuts claims 4

“Years of expertise” depart with yesterday’s redundancies, which the body says completes its restructuring.

08 December 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

CPA Australia ‘descends into chaos’ as exec quits after 3 months

Head of the key Learning and Innovation group walks on the eve of next wave of job cuts.

06 December 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

CPA Australia faces member revolt over job cuts, losses

The country’s largest professional accounting body grapples with a crisis of member confidence.

05 December 2023 • By Christine Chen

Business

CPA Australia cuts staff in attempt to curb losses

A redundancy program underway since mid-year will hit every team and eventually affect member services, insiders say.

01 December 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Furious CPA Australia decries ‘punishment of the many’

Industry urges consultation before legal amendments destined to usher in mandatory reporting and changes to the TPB.

16 November 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

CPA Australia appoints president, shakes up board

Veteran academic and board director Dale Pinto succeeds Merran Kelsall.

04 October 2023 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

CIMA, CPA Australia renew reciprocal membership accord

Subject to passing an exam, any member of one body qualifies to join the other.

19 September 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

CPA Australia CEO quits to pursue career in Europe

Andrew Hunter to leave next year after five years running the body in the wake of the Alex Malley affair.

19 July 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Accounting, finance professionals the next CEOs: CPA Australia

Problem-solving skills will be in high demand while employees will swap the career ladder for a job lattice.

08 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

How CPA Australia adds unparalleled value to your career

Accountants look to the world-renowned CPA designation to give them a competitive advantage, enabling them to stay...

24 November 2022 • By CPA Australia

Regulation

Lose trust and it’s a long way back, says CPA Australia

President says it has taken four years of hard work to recover from the Malley affair.

22 November 2022 • By Philip King

Tax

Queensland land tax a revenue grab: CPA Australia

Accounting body backs condemnation of the levy by NSW Premier and says it amounts to “double taxation at its worst”.

27 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

CPA Australia to make plea for rise in skilled migrants

Revised program should prioritise accounting and finance professionals, CEO says.

29 August 2022 • By Philip King, Josh Needs