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Droughts in Australia have plunged numerous farming families into financial crisis, prompting their accountants to help them navigate myriad drought assistance packages.

The big dry: How accountants are helping drought-stricken clients

15 Jan 2019

The long-running drought in Australia is crippling farming families, with many in financial crisis. Here’s what it’s been like for accountants working with afflicted clients.

The most important step for accounting practitioners is to be able to provide the professional indemnity insurer with a very detailed roadmap of the type of business they operate and its exposure to risk.

Practitioners grapple with skyrocketing PI costs

15 Jan 2019

With insurers increasingly averse to risk, accounting firms are having to pick up the tab.

TPB has been working closely with the ATO to examine data which shows about 5 per cent of tax practitioners have late lodgments with the ATO.

Time ticks down to pay the piper

14 Jan 2019

Practitioners lagging in their various tax obligations are being put on notice.

CPA Australia supports the intent of tightening the rules for individual loans but has concerns about the proposed changes.

Division 7A tax law changes will hurt business investment

10 Jan 2019

Changes to Australian tax law affecting how business owners can make loans from private companies could discourage investment.

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Business owners are spoiled for choice when it comes to online accounting software. Here's a look at the key global and Australian players.

The latest in online accounting software in Australia

01 Dec 2018

Accounting software companies are developing products at a breakneck pace for small business and accountants. Here are the pros and cons of Xero, MYOB, Sage and more.

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7 inspiring accountants who dared to go beyond the books

04 Dec 2018

From championing female representation in accounting to taking on Wall Street titans, Australian accountants have quietly played profound roles in fighting for what is right. INTHEBLACK celebrates seven extraordinary accountants who have gone beyond the balance books.

When people know their employer values and trusts them, they will put themselves out when the workload is heavy or a colleague needs help.

Come together: staff engagement strategies for smaller accounting firms

01 Dec 2018

All work and no play make Jack, Jane and everyone in-between not only dull, but unproductive. Here’s why staff engagement is critical to the success of your smaller accounting firm.

If the stigma around bankruptcy diminishes, rogue bankrupts could become less concerned about the consequences and creditors could suffer greater losses.

Bankruptcy exclusion period: will dropping it to one year really improve economic growth?

01 Dec 2018

Australia's bankruptcy exclusion period is being reduced from three years to one year. Will this really reduce barriers and improve economic growth?


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Power up your Excel skills

06 Dec 2018

Excel is way more than just spreadsheets. It can be used for data analysis and to transform numbers to graphics you can use in presentations. That makes it a valuable tool for your finance career. Here are nine handy demonstrations on how to use Excel better.

In a globalised world, a job overseas where you can experience different working cultures can be an important way for professionals to differentiate themselves and get ahead in their careers.

Is a job overseas the right move for your career?

01 Dec 2018

Whether you have been offered a job overseas or been bitten by the travel bug, there are myriad variables to consider before accepting a foreign posting. Start with this checklist.

10 per cent of employee turnover was due to bad hiring decisions. Don't fall into the same mistake.

What to do when you've made a bad hire

01 Dec 2018

The candidate you hired looked good on paper and interviewed well, but you start to think you have made a hiring mistake. Here's what to do next.

People with a growth mindset believe intelligence can be developed, so they invest energy in learning in order to future-proof their careers.

Can a growth mindset future-proof your career?

01 Dec 2018

It’s common to feel afraid of change, but adopting a growth mindset can help give you a different perspective and reap rewards in your career. Here's how a growth mindset can help you future-proof.


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