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37 per cent of Australian workers cite flexibility as the critical factor in their search for a new job.

23 Jul 2021 Careers

What’s on the post-pandemic job-hunting checklist?

The past year has made many of us re-evaluate our priorities. This includes what we expect of our current job – and our next one. How has the job-hunting wish list changed for accounting and finance professionals?

Unconscionable conduct cases typically revolve around some form of exploitation of disadvantaged customers.

Understanding unconscionable conduct

When is the conduct of a business toward one or more of its clients deemed to be unconscionable? This is a question that has needed to be addressed repeatedly over time as cases involving alleged misconduct by businesses have been brought before courts across Australia.

21 Jul 2021 Ethics Leadership

5 aspects of business resilience (from 5 different viewpoints)

Resilience is a key component of many organisations’ outlooks. The COVID-19 pandemic put this into sharp relief. Prospering in a post-pandemic world depends on it. Here’s what the experts have to say about what resilience entails.

16 Jul 2021 Leadership

Just as your body benefits from working out, your brain also needs regular exercise. “Cognitive fitness” optimises our memory, focus, ability to reason, how to respond empathically to people and feel calm.

7 ways to manage work anxiety

A big presentation, an important meeting, an accreditation exam, a difficult conversation with a colleague or manager – we’ve all experienced the prickle of anxiety in our working lives. Here’s what workplaces and individuals can do about it.

07 Jul 2021 Careers Workplace

What can accountants do? You can not only ensure that your organisation complies with relevant protective legislation, but also ensure that you act in its spirit and intent, and do not just see it as an obstacle to be overcome.

01 Jul 2021 Leadership

The role of accountants in healing country

The theme for this year's NAIDOC Week is "heal country!". We ask three Indigenous accountants about the role finance professionals can and should play in healing country.

It is important to agree on clear accounting and reporting requirements and for auditors to carefully consider how to audit these assets.

Clarity needed in crypto-assets accounting

As cryptocurrencies continue to evolve and are used more widely, there is continued debate around the importance of an accounting and regulatory framework that is fit for purpose.

01 Jul 2021 Accounting Technology

NFP accounting: Revenue vs income

Accounting for revenue in the not-for-profit and public sectors is a complex task that requires a deep understanding of the underpinning accounting standards.

01 Jul 2021 Accounting Philanthropy

In the absence of sound financial analysis and a link to business strategy, short-term cuts can actually lead to lower long-term profits.

Tough times: When should you cut costs?

Not all cost reductions pay off in the end, so a short-term fix must be balanced with long-term value.

01 Jul 2021 Small business Accounting

Work Smart

One of the major benefits of hiring outside your industry is the “breath of fresh air effect” – the ability of the incoming hire to inject new energy and thought into a workspace.

01 Jul 2021 Workplace

Why recruiters are looking for transferable skills

As entire industries continue to be hampered by the pandemic - and more highly skilled workers than ever are in urgent need of a new career direction - savvy recruiters are well placed to attract top talent from other sectors.

Too many businesses have simply swapped their poor meeting culture from physical offices to the online environment.

Why workplace collaboration starts with people

We now have a wealth of digital collaboration tools at our disposal, but people are still the crucial factor in strong teamwork.

01 Jul 2021 Workplace Leadership

The remote working environment has introduced a different dimension to appropriate workplace attire.

The new look of workplace dress codes

Major world events throughout history have had their impact on dress codes. What does this mean for a workforce that has largely traded more formal office attire for a casual work-from-home wardrobe?

01 Jul 2021 Workplace Careers