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Benchmarks and industry based resources 
The Knowledge Centre has a number of highly useful benchmarking and industry based resources including EBSCO’s industry profiles and Business Fitness benchmarking information.  
 
In related Institute news, the latest leadership paper on Broad Based Business Reporting provides a proforma of key performance indicator (KPI) reporting as well as a starting point for discussion on possible KPIs for certain industries. Click here 
 
Industry profiles 
EBSCO’s Business Source Corporate database contains industry profiles. The profiles are available via the Institute’s website and are produced by notable publishers such as: 

  • Global Insight 
  • Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) 
  • Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development (OECD) 
  • Business Monitor International 
  • Datamonitor.
 
 
The industry profiles: 
  • Give members and candidates access to over 5,000 global and Australian industry profiles 
  • Leading edge market based analysis 
  • Information on key companies and competitors 
  • Industry forecasts.
 
Click here to access the industry profiles. 
 
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of the Accounting Profession’ 2007 Australian Edition 
The publication provides accountants with current benchmarking data and information on managing their accounting practices in areas such as human resources, fees and charges, performance management, remuneration and productivity. The report is produced by Business Fitness and is part of the Institute’s Member Benefits program. 
 
Click here to purchase a copy or contact the Knowledge Centre to loan a copy of this popular title.  
 
Second hand books for sale 
The Knowledge Centre has released a new list of books for sale, including past editions of major accounting and auditing texts, and tax books from CCH. Pick up a bargain by checking out the list available here. 
 
Australian Articles 
Follow the link below to access articles from around Australia on a wide range of general interest, accounting and business topics. The Institute’s copyright licence precludes the Knowledge Centre from supplying these articles electronically, however print copies can be ordered from the Knowledge Centre. Summaries on these articles can be found in the Knowledge Centre area of the Institute's website. Selected articles include: 
  • Doing the sums on big events (economic gains) 
  • After the storm (sub-prime credit crisis and risk) 
  • Storytelling sins 
  • Tier test (mid-tier accounting firms and mergers) 
  • Bravely taking the leap from legacy (superannuation fund administration systems) 
  • World get ready (international business).
 
 
Click here to access the article summaries. 
 
Contact the Knowledge Centre 
Please contact the Knowledge Centre if you would like more information and/or assistance accessing these resources. We can be reached on 1800 809 828 or  
knowledge@charteredaccountants.com.au. 
 
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