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The election result has also given a strong indication that people want more positive action on climate change. AAP Image.

Federal election result positive for financial certainty

20 May 2019

The outcome of Australia’s federal election may have been a surprise to many, but the Liberal-National Coalition victory will result in fewer surprises in terms of tax and investment.

9 tips to grow your accounting firm

17 May 2019

Accounting firms that reach out to start-up businesses can not only help entrepreneurs – but also attract and talented young staff.

One advantage of mergers is the ability for team members to develop their career paths into specialisations.

Accounting firm mergers: what’s behind the urge to merge?

16 May 2019

Several accounting firms have announced mergers and market players say many more firms are holding talks. What’s driving this raft of accounting firm mergers?

While a trade deal between China and the US appears close at the time of writing, only time will tell how these dynamics play out across the region.

Opportunities for some businesses from trade wars

14 May 2019

It’s often said that everyone loses in a trade war, but as tensions continue to strain relationships in the Asia-Pacific region, some businesses can see opportunities.

Pauline Pickering FCPA, who runs a regional accounting firm with her brother, Peter Driver FCPA, shown here with her client Ann Boyle from Mount Colliery Station.

Back to the country: rise of the regional accounting firm

01 May 2019

Accountants practising in regional areas say it’s so rewarding they couldn’t live anywhere else. New technology has shrunk the problem of distance, offering a bigger and more varied client base, while the relaxed lifestyle is great for raising a family. Here's why regional accounting firms are a win-win.

Anne-Marie Martin CPA pictured near her Launceston home (left) and in her office with a client’s son, who she predicts will be a future accountant.

The power of networking in your accounting career: Anne-Marie Martin CPA

01 May 2019

Grab any opportunity that comes around that might stretch you and expand your skills, says Anne-Marie Martin CPA.

Bringing in new talent on a contract basis also allows employers to better evaluate candidates without a permanent commitment.

Gig economy: stepping stone to a permanent job?

01 May 2019

The gig economy can be a stepping stone to a permanent job. Employers are generally amenable to hiring on a permanent basis people who have done well in a temporary role. Here are the best ways to make the transition.