12 Technicals

Technical

The panel

Published 30 Jul 2008
This month’s highlights: IFRS for Private Entities (The SME Project), Institute SME Audit Manual, Institute releases report on sub-prime mortgage crisis, IASB/FASB conceptual framework developments, IASB amends IFRS 1 and IAS 27, KMP amendments to AASB 124 released, Revisions to forensic accounting APS More >

Human capital

Published 30 Jul 2008
In most organisations people costs are a significant component of the cost and revenue base and must be managed appropriately. Finance professionals must play a part. More >

SMSFs - the fastest growing sector

Published 30 Jul 2008
Widely recognised as a critical component of the superannuation landscape, are SMSFs supported by Australia’s current regulatory and governance framework? More >

Have you got the accounting right?

Published 30 Jul 2008
If careful consideration is not given to the terms of a financial guarantee contract nor the definitions within the standards, it may be all too easy to get the accounting wrong. More >

What’s new in auditing?

Published 30 Jul 2008
A look at the changes in the world of auditing. More >

High court decides first GST case

Published 30 Jul 2008
The High Court’s ruling on the first GST case in Australia will have a lasting impact on the way in which the GST Act is interpreted. More >

Tax guide

Published 30 Jul 2008
GST administration review, GST audits for large taxpayers, Annual compliance arrangements, Tax time, Legislation update & Tax Agent Services regime More >

The power of mentoring

Published 29 Jul 2008
Mentoring is proving a powerful tool in staff retention, particularly among women. More >

Business leadership today

Published 29 Jul 2008
This article on collaborative leadership is the second in a series that reviews five key elements of business leadership: strategic, collaborative, inspirational/influential, achievement and situational. More >

Inside the 2020 Summit

Published 29 Jul 2008
Chartered Accountant Tania Foster enjoyed a bird’s-eye view of the 2020 Summit in Canberra earlier this year. More >

Building a national solution

Published 29 Jul 2008
The reform of personal property securities law will help build a national solution that has long been needed. More >

Two firsts for training & development

Published 29 Jul 2008
The Candidate Development Program and Live Online Training are two new initiatives at the Institute. More >