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

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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

Business

Too many staff discouraged from remote working: CPA Australia

Survey finds an “alarming” number of employers fail in duty of care.

29 July 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Avoid capacity-to-pay letters, warns CPA Australia

Accountants could face repercussions if they sign these letters and the business or individual defaults.

25 July 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Environment report a wake-up call to business, says CPA Australia

Dire state of the nation’s performance requires companies to take a more responsible approach.

20 July 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA responding to out-of-date number, says CPA Australia

It said Australia must move to monthly CPI data because the effect of last month’s rate increase was unknown.

08 June 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

Crypto industry cannot be law unto itself: CPA Australia

And it says digital assets designed to make users untraceable should be banned.

31 May 2022 • By Philip King

Companies

CPA Australia

27 May 2022 • By Carl Mazzolo