Superheroes

With the power to see into the future and keep global economies afloat, accountants are truly today’s superheroes. See why. 

ACCOUNTING

Inadequate systems and controls can expose entities to data manipulation, misappropriation of funds or assets, which in turn may lead to fines, litigation and reputational damage.
01 Oct 2021 Technology

How auditors can assess cyber security risks

Remote working has exposed companies to both increased and new cyber vulnerabilities that need to be considered and assessed by external auditors.

With a stockpile of cash raised from investors, the sole objective of the venture capitalists behind each SPAC is to seek out a privately held company that can be acquired and then taken public.

Why the ASX is watching SPACs closely

Last year saw record-high capital being raised from listings of special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs. Here's how it could play out in Australia.

01 Oct 2021 Strategy Economics

Falling for it: take our financial fraud quiz

If you thought scams were a 21st century innovation, think again. Long before the internet existed, fraudsters were taking other people’s money. Try our quiz and test your knowledge of financial fraud.

23 Sep 2021 Accounting
As of July 2021, more than 130 Inclusive Framework member jurisdictions have committed to a two-pillar solution, with a detailed implementation plan to be finalised by October 2021.

Addressing the tax challenges of digitalisation

The OECD/G20 inclusive framework has recently made progress towards addressing the tax challenges associated with digitalisation, with more than 130 jurisdictions committing to a joint solution on corporate taxes.

01 Sep 2021 Taxation Economics

THE ECONOMY

The pandemic is going to be with us for another couple of years, so we need to have a different strategy for managing COVID-19, in part because of the economic and humanitarian costs.
01 Oct 2021 Economics

How to prevent a K-shaped economic recovery

Most economists agree that the gulf between rich and poor has widened as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic, raising concerns about a "K shaped" recovery.

Taking advantage of record low interest rates, companies around the world have been going to banks to borrow additional capital.

How will debt affect our economic future?

COVID-19 has triggered a global debt binge, sparking concerns about the effects of debt on our long-term economic future.

01 Oct 2021 Economics Strategy
With a stockpile of cash raised from investors, the sole objective of the venture capitalists behind each SPAC is to seek out a privately held company that can be acquired and then taken public.

Why the ASX is watching SPACs closely

Last year saw record-high capital being raised from listings of special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs. Here's how it could play out in Australia.

01 Oct 2021 Strategy Economics
The HPI combines four elements – life expectancy, wellbeing, ecological footprint and inequality – to show how efficiently people in different countries are using environmental resources to lead long, happy lives.

GDP alternatives: 8 ways of measuring economic health

Governments and organisations are considering measures to supplement the commonly used Gross Domestic Product (GDP), to provide a more holistic picture of economic health.

06 Sep 2021 Economics

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