Entries now open for the student challenge of a lifetime!: Published 26 Feb 2008
Calling all business and commerce students! If you love a challenge and want the opportunity to make a difference to a global aid organisation, share in a $65,000 prize pool and give your CV a massive boost, then jump online and.... More >

Education and independence - keys to continued success of SMSFs: Published 26 Feb 2008
Acting Deputy Commissioner of Superannuation for the Australian Taxation Office, Ian Read, told business professionals that the responsibilities for those setting up and managing Self Managed Superannuation Funds have never been more important. More >

Accounting bodies leading the way with requirements of self-managed super funds: Published 25 Feb 2008
As the popularity of Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) continues to grow at an unprecedented rate and auditors play an important role in assisting trustees to meet their legal obligations, CPA Australia Limited, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (the Institute) and the National Institute of Accountants (NIA) have developed a set of competency requirements for auditors of SMSFs to provide further clarity around the skills required of them. More >

Balance of longevity and change key for leadership success: Published 22 Feb 2008
“The careful balance of longevity and change is key to leadership success,” said Brian McNamee, CEO and MD of CSL Limited and last year’s Chartered Accountants Business Leader Award overall winner. More >

Quest for work-life balance issue for accountants worldwide: Published 19 Feb 2008
Managing a work life balance and keeping up with the volume of work are the main issues of concern for Chartered Accountants operating in Australia and the rest of the world according to the latest International Innovation Network* surveys. More >

Accounting profession refutes claims in today’s Australian Financial Review: Published 13 Feb 2008
Australia’s three professional accounting bodies have strongly objected to suggestions that accountants’ are acting contrary to ethical standards and professionalism in a front page article in the Australian Financial Review of 13 February 2008 (“Super advisers under fire over changes”). More >