Superheroes

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

PwC estimates that Australian workers are underpaid by A$1.35 billion in entitlements each year, and that 13 per cent of the workforce is affected by the underpayments annually.

01 Oct 2020 Accounting

Staff underpayment: How to get payroll right

PwC estimates that Australian workers are underpaid by A$1.35 billion in entitlements each year, and that 13 per cent of the workforce is affected by the underpayments annually.

An area of significant concern for small business owners is the uncertainty of future consumer behaviour following the easing of restrictions, and how quickly and confidently consumers start returning to previous spending habits.

The role of accountants in providing loan advice to SMEs

Now more than ever, professional accountants in public practice are well positioned to leverage their relationships with funding bodies to help deliver the best outcomes for clients.

01 Sep 2020 INPRACTICE Accounting

Jamie Scoringe CPA: Why technical and soft skills matter

Jamie Scoringe CPA views disruption and challenge as opportunities to pave the way for change and growth in a business.

01 Sep 2020 Meet the CFO

At the end of June, payments totalling A$18.1 billion had been made, with 1.63 million applications having been paid since inception.

Early super access: The consequences of not seeking advice

A series of difficult consequences awaits those who haven't yet sought adequate advice on early access to their superannuation.

01 Sep 2020 Superannuation

THE ECONOMY

In Australia, telehealth options have largely been the reserve of rural and remote patients, until now.

01 Oct 2020 Strategy

Digital health: Here to stay post-pandemic?

Digital health services are on the rise, forcing the medical profession to rethink service delivery and business models.

The best risk management policies and practices are the ones owned by the people who are most affected by them.

Top tips from experts on conducting a risk assessment

This year's economic turmoil has exposed shortcomings within some corporations: risk tolerance assessments have not been given sufficient priority.

01 Oct 2020 Leadership Economics

Having access to advice is fundamental to supporting business recovery, and making it more affordable to as many SMEs as possible will go a long way to hastening the economic recovery.

Why accountants should advise SMEs on grants

Despite millions of dollars in government grants and programs available every year, very few applications are received from SMEs.

01 Oct 2020 Economics

US President Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of supporters at a rally in 2019. A year on, campaign narratives and how upcoming elections will be conducted have changed significantly, driven by events of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Counting on votes: The economics of elections

Sound economics have been known to win elections. Now, across the board, the narratives of election campaigns are changing.

01 Oct 2020 Strategy Economics

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