The Institute supports student professional development: Published 28 Nov 2008
Media Release: The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (the Institute) has supported an initiative introduced by Young Achievement Australia (YAA) which offers student professional development and mentoring to provide students with marketable skills following graduation. More >

Yasser El-Ansary appointed Tax Counsel at the Institute of Chartered Accountants: Published 26 Nov 2008
Following the departure of Ali Noroozi, who recently accepted an appointment to the position of Inspector-General of Taxation, the Institute is delighted to announce his replacement, Yasser El-Ansary, who will be assuming the role of Tax Counsel for the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (the Institute) in January, 2009. More >

Melbourne’s business community tackle challenges affecting Australian businesses: Published 26 Nov 2008
Media Release: The global economic downturn and the increased costs being introduced through the emissions trading scheme, are just some of the challenges currently affecting Australian businesses. More >

Accounting a priority for G20 summit agenda: Published 19 Nov 2008
This weekend’s G20 Leaders’ Summit in Washington must consider the accounting issues emanating from the global financial crisis as a priority, Australia’s Joint Accounting Bodies have said. More >

Timely guidance for trustees of SMSFs: Published 17 Nov 2008
As the global economic downturn continues to impact more and more businesses, coupled with the significant share-market volatility, individuals are increasingly becoming aware of how it is affecting their retirement savings. With superannuation fund values continuing to decline the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (the Institute) has recognised the need to provide guidance for trustees of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). More >

ASIC Chief Accountant to assume GM role at the Institute: Published 14 Nov 2008
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (the Institute) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee White, FCA to the role of General Manager – Standards and Public Affairs, effective 2 March 2009. More >

Guidance for SMEs in light of the global economic downturn: Published 14 Nov 2008
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (the Institute) has released a set of guidance for small business owners, to take into consideration as we continue to face a global economic downturn, which is a volatile time for many small companies. More >

New international agreements remove barriers in global accounting profession: Published 14 Nov 2008
Breaking down barriers in the global accounting profession, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) has signed new reciprocal membership agreements with Institutes in England and Wales (ICAEW), New Zealand (NZICA), Hong Kong (HKICPA) and South Africa (SAICA). More >

Complete reporting tool released by the Institute: Published 10 Nov 2008
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (the Institute), today released a paper entitled Broad Based Business Reporting – Increasing stakeholders understanding of business performance, which calls for a transparent, robust and industry consistent approach to business reporting. More >

Australian financial sector demands ‘work-ready’ graduates: Published 05 Nov 2008
The Australian financial sector is demanding ‘work-ready’ graduates who can show some evidence of hands-on work experience following a lack of practical skills in job applications. More >