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NFP sector update: Published 26 Feb 2010
The Productivity Commission has released a research report into the NFP sector and the Institute is calling for action More >

Companies need to be diligent about monitoring analyst profit expectations: Published 26 Feb 2010
The Australasian Investor Relations Association has published an Issues Paper which raises concerns relating to continuous disclosure and market (consensus) estimates of results. More >

Timor Leste: opportunities and challenges for the accounting profession: Published 13 Feb 2010
With Timor Leste set to receive increased government revenue from the Timor Gap oil projects, a new study, supported by the Institute, has examined the local accounting profession's capacity to support good financial management. More >

Corporate Law Reforms welcomed but are they enough?: Published 13 Feb 2010
The Institute has welcomed the proposed changes to the Corporations Law Reform, however, more can be done to assist not-for-profit entities. More >

Cooper Review enters Phase Three: Published 29 Jan 2010
The Institute continues its campaign on superannuation reform with a submission to Phase Two of the Super System Review and member forums to inform its views on Phase Three. More >

New guidance for members who work in business: Published 04 Dec 2009
Best Practice Guidance Notes are an initiative of the Institute’s Victorian Corporate Advisory Panel to provide finance executives with best practice guidance on key policies and procedures. More >

ASIC consultation paper on directors’ duty to prevent insolvent trading: Published 03 Dec 2009
On Tuesday, 24 November 2009, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) released Consultation Paper 124 Directors’ duty to prevent insolvent trading: Guide for Directors outlining proposed guidance to help directors understand and comply with their duty to prevent insolvent trading (as imposed by the Corporations Act 2001). More >

Public sector accounting: the issues, the future: Published 07 Nov 2009
We must work towards a single-set of high-quality, globally accepted public sector accounting standards. More >

ASEAN-Australia free trade agreement signed: Published 27 Oct 2009
A landmark free trade agreement between Australia and the ASEAN is due to commence on 1 January 2010 and will provide Australian businesses with increased opportunities to access ASEAN markets. More >

Public sector accounting forum held in Canberra: Published 13 Oct 2009
The Institute’s public sector conferences continue to feature topical information and relevant presenters to members operating in the public service. More >

Call for registrations: Published 13 Oct 2009
The Institute is proud to once again support the 2009 PricewaterhouseCoopers Transparency Awards More >

The Institute questions proposed workplace changes for accountants: Published 09 Oct 2009
Under proposed industrial relations changes, accountants could have award coverage imposed on them for conditions of employment and wages. More >

Federal Government Leader of the Year: winner announced: Published 09 Oct 2009
Last week, the Institute announced that Dr Jeff Harmer, Secretary of the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs had won the 2009 Federal Government Leader of the Year award More >

Mary Karolyi awarded 2009 President's Prize: Published 26 Sep 2009
Mary Karolyi presented with the 2009 Presidents Prize. More >

Making it personal: Published 17 Jun 2009
Bankruptcy is just one of the many options available for individuals to deal with unmanageable debt. This last factsheet in the global economic downturn series takes a close look at personal insolvency. More >

Government consults on employee shares schemes: Published 05 Jun 2009
The government’s consultation paper on employee share schemes is intended to provide certainty to employers and employees currently participating in employee share schemes. More >

Submission season is here: Published 04 Jun 2009
Executive remuneration and termination payments are key issues which the Institute has recently commented to government on. More >

Tools: discounted cash flow analysis: Published 21 May 2009
This factsheet expands on issue 3 in the series, highlighting the importance of beta and discount rates in detail. More >

Podcast: not-for-profit thought leadership paper: Published 08 May 2009
The Institute continues to provide tools and online resources to members through the use of podcasts - this week the Institute talks to Kerry Hicks, Head of Reporting, about the Institute's not-for-profit thought leadership paper. More >

International accountants committee: meeting highlights: Published 08 May 2009
Institute representatives participated in the International Federal of Accountants - Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee held in Hong Kong recently. More >

Climate change: new measures to CPRS: Published 08 May 2009
The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme will now be phased in from 1 July 2011, and a new ambitious 25 per cent by 2020 target has been put on the table. This article examines the changes and how they affect members. More >

Tools: change management in tough times: Published 08 May 2009
In the context of the global economic downturn effective change management is paramount. More >

Tools: business valuation methodologies in the current economic climate: Published 27 Apr 2009
Factsheet seven from the global economic downturn series, advises on one of the most commonly used business valuation methodologies. More >

Tools: outstanding debts important given economic environment: Published 09 Apr 2009
Factsheet six from the global economic downturn series, advising members on the importance of monitoring outstanding debts. More >

Professional development: evolving role of the CFO: Published 02 Mar 2009
The Institute and KPMG’s CFO of the Future: The evolving role of the CFO survey reveals the role of the CFO has expanded due to taking on a more proactive role across the business. More >

Climate change and sustainability: Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme: Published 22 Dec 2008
The Institute has developed a summary of the government's eagerly awaited Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme white paper. More >

Lobbying: Institute working for small business: Published 18 Nov 2008
To represent the interests of small business, the Institute has been lobbying government on several fronts. More >

Global economic downturn: under pressure to massage the figures?: Published 17 Nov 2008
Help and guidance is available from the Institute. More >

Tools: dedicated dashboard developed for members in business: Published 21 Oct 2008
The Institute has launched a new web page dedicated to providing members in business with the most up-to-date and relevant resources. More >