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In the US and several other jurisdictions, financial reporting has moved into the digital era. But Australian companies have yet to go down that path.

20 Nov 2020 Accounting

Digital reporting: The way forward for financial reports

Digital reporting has been successfully adopted overseas, but Australian corporates are yet to be convinced.

People expect that if they make a change in their career, they have to take a massive pay cut, but that's not always necessarily true.

When is an average job offer too good to refuse?

In the current economic climate, simply having a job may be seen as a ‘win’. For those seeking employment, does that mean you should accept the first role that comes your way?

18 Nov 2020 Careers Economics

The government announced a consultation on whether property buyers could opt-out of paying stamp duty and instead pay a smaller annual property tax.

NSW budget focuses on stimulus and job creation

The 2020-21 New South Wales Budget focuses on stimulus and job creation to overcome the impacts of COVID-19. Here are the highlights.

17 Nov 2020 Budget Economics

Remote work and the complexities of the hybrid workplace have emerged as major issues for many organisations.

How accountants met the challenges of COVID-19

The pandemic has created a whole new set of challenges for accountants – from untangling complex stimulus schemes and adapting to new technology, to leading staff and clients through uncharted waters, and safeguarding their own and their clients’ businesses. This is how two CPAs have risen to the challenges of 2020.

10 Nov 2020 Accounting

A mock-up of aerospace manufacturer Blue Origin’s crew lander vehicle that is set for launch in 2024 to take a team of NASA astronauts to the moon.

01 Nov 2020 Strategy

Watch this space: Why every business will be a space business

The space industry has taken off, and experts predict that, within a decade, every Australian business will be "out of this world".

Traditional retailers who were slow to diversify from their bricks-and-mortar retailing now realise that they have to have an online channel.

Retail trends: From transaction to experience

In the face of disruption, retailers who have tapped into their creativity are forging ahead and shaping the future of "retail therapy".

01 Nov 2020 Economics Strategy

Car-sharing services were slow to take off in Australia, but the industry is now booming.

Car share industry drives sustainable future

Ever the disruptor, the rideshare industry is pushing the automotive industry away from reliance on fossil-fuelled private vehicles to a shared, electric future.

01 Nov 2020 Sustainability Technology

Dr Avnesh “Avi” Ratnanesan, CEO of digital healthcare company Energesse.

Health check: Can analytics elevate the patient experience?

Dr Avnesh Ratnanesan believes disruption in healthcare and an improvement in patient experience will not come from the healthcare industry itself, but from other industries.

01 Nov 2020 Strategy Leadership

Work Smart

Companies are starting to appreciate the high value placed on respect, which is now seen as a fundamental part of boosting productivity and worker wellbeing.

01 Nov 2020 Workplace

How to gain respect in the workplace

Gaining the respect of your colleagues is crucial to professional success. There is no one-size-fits-all technique, but these tips will help en route to reverence.

“Pivot” and “agility” have entered our everyday vocabulary, and, while many businesses have suffered, those that have survived and even prospered are the ones that have seized the opportunity to innovate.

Why creativity thrives during times of constraint

Conventional wisdom says that constraints are a barrier to creativity. Now we are learning the opposite may be true.

01 Nov 2020 Workplace Strategy

When we follow our curiosity, we can push beyond the expected, and in turn achieve some incredible feats.

How curiosity can help your business survive

In the financial world, curiosity carries negative connotations. But asking an extra question as an accountant isn’t always going too far. Often, it is the best way to break boundaries and discover better practices.

28 Oct 2020 Leadership Workplace

It is critical for employers and managers to understand “the landscape of fear that people are working through…so that we can start to put people’s minds at ease”.

Internal communications in uncertain times

Effective communication is always important, but in times of upheaval it becomes critical. Two HR experts explain the importance of connecting with employees on a human level.

01 Nov 2020 Workplace

November 2020

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Anthony Lau FCPA and Miranda Chan. Photo: Calvin Sit.

01 Nov 2020 Careers

How two Deloitte tax experts balance their working styles

Anthony Lau FCPA and Miranda Chan acknowledge that the strength of their working relationship lies in balancing their different personalities, work styles and skill sets to arrive at shared goals.

Analytical skills, and the ability to share insights behind the numbers, will become even more important – and it is something that employers will come to expect.

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