Job descriptions – what’s in it for the candidate?: Published 11 Jun 2008
Today’s candidates are motivated by more than just money – they want to be engaged, inspired and want to make social difference said Nicole Underwood, General Manager, Entrée Recruitment at the Adelaide Chartered Accountants Business Forum today. More >

The bottom line: is the role of the chief financial officer sustainable?: Published 27 May 2008
The role of the CFO is fulfilling, satisfying and lucrative with the professional and personal demands remaining high. Only the best succeed, said Malcolm Simister of Parson Consulting at the Melbourne Chartered Accountants Business Forum yesterday. More >

Maximising business success: does it depend on IQ or EQ?: Published 26 May 2008
In professions where high levels of IQ are a requirement for entry, emotional intelligence (EQ) is a more powerful predictor of success than IQ, explained Jeremy Davis, Blue Sky Professional Development at the Melbourne Chartered Accountants Business Forum today. More >

Last Chance for Uni Students to Enter the Challenge of a Lifetime!: Published 23 May 2008
More than 300 of Australia’s top business and accounting students have already accepted the challenge to prove they have what it takes to conquer the world by numbers and make a positive change to Australia’s leading aid organisations...and you can join them! More >

Many stakeholders responsible for sub-prime mortgage market collapse: Published 23 May 2008
The Institute of Chartered Accountants (the Institute) has today released a report on the Collapse of the United States sub-prime mortgage market and the impacts under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). More >

School students gather to meet leaders in business: Published 16 May 2008
On Tuesday, 20 May more than 300 high school students interested in exploring a career in the accounting profession and business, are expected to gather at Subiaco Oval for Meet the Leader event. More >

Budget announces status quo for superannuation industry: Published 15 May 2008
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (the Institute) is pleased that the Government has allowed the superannuation changes of the last 12 months to bed down, by not announcing any changes to existing arrangements in this week’s Federal Budget. More >

A tough budget but promises kept ahead of tax review: Published 13 May 2008
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (the Institute) welcomes the Government’s 2008-09 Federal Budget, which has delivered on election promises, made in the areas of both personal and business tax. More >

Australians give more to charity every year: Published 12 May 2008
Australians are giving more to charity at a rate of 12.5 per cent per annum said David Knowles, Head of Philanthropy, Perpetual at the Perth Chartered Accountants Business Forum today. More >

Fairness and flexibility for families cornerstone of IR legislation: Published 12 May 2008
The Labor government’s industrial relations policy “Forward with Fairness” continues many of the features introduced under WorkChoices, but with more “fairness and flexibility” for families said David Miller, Legal Counsel, Workplace Relations, Australian Industry Group at the Adelaide Chartered Accountants Business Forum today. More >

Succession Planning – why don’t we plan?: Published 08 May 2008
The number one reason that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) fail to pass to subsequent generations is due to a lack of a succession plan, said Gavin Dixon, CEO, Reckon Limited at the Adelaide Business Forum yesterday. More >

State Budget dividends welcomed, but some opportunities missed: Published 08 May 2008
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (the Institute) welcomes the Western Australian State Budget delivered today. More >

Revealed: it’s all about the people: Published 08 May 2008
It is becoming increasingly more difficult for business and industry to attract skilled people in the local labour market said Simon Brown-Greaves, Chandler Macleod at the Perth Chartered Accountants Business Forum today. More >

Risky business – how to prepare for the unthinkable: Published 08 May 2008
What would happen if you went out to lunch and you came back and your business was not there? What would happen if a fire destroyed all your equipment and stock? What would happen if you arrived to work one morning only to discover that all your files and file back-ups had been stolen? These are the unthinkable questions that businesses must address as part of a successful business continuity plan, said John Petty FCA, Pitcher Partners at the Adelaide Business Forum yesterday. More >

Australian economy will slow, but good time to be Western Australian: Published 07 May 2008
Australia is at a turning point. Over the next 12 months the economy will slow. As always there will be winners and losers but the good news for Western Australia is that it will be one of the states that continues to perform very strongly said Tony Pearson, Deputy Chief Economist, ANZ at the Perth Chartered Accountants Business Forum today. More >

Is email crippling your business?: Published 07 May 2008
Emailing has grown by approximately 40 per cent per year since 1996 and consequently we have become a slave to our emails said Sharon MacNevin, Email Management Solutions at the Adelaide Chartered Accountants Business Forum today. More >

Dealing with difficult people: Published 06 May 2008
Everyday as individuals, whether it is in the business or personal arena, we are faced with situations that may involve dealing with difficult people from the hot head, the credit hog or bully to the manipulator or complainer. They may be at work, at home or even sitting or standing next to you. More >