Yvonne Rundle We are fortunate this year to have one of our members as the Institute’s National President, Michael Spinks FCA. More

	Duncan Pittard A farewell and looking ahead. More

 Louis Johnson receives Meritorious Service Award
Louis Johnson, the Managing Principle at Launceston firm Johnson Breward Brown, received the Meritorious Service Award in a surprise ceremony at the Grand Chancellor Hotel in Launceston.



  Corporate Internship Program
The University of Tasmania operates a Corporate Internship Program.  This program’s objective is to engage students in a business-related project of importance to a public or private business organisation.



  What is Master Limit? And how can it benefit me?
The Master Limit is an overall lending limit for which you can apply when you first apply for a home loan.  A Master Limit can help provide for your future financing needs.



  New ad sets Chartered Accountants apart
The Institute has launched its latest brand ad campaign which positions the Chartered Accountants qualification as the 'most challenging, most rewarding' designation.



 Melbourne Corporate Reporting Discussion Group
The Institute of Chartered Accountants will be hosting the Corporate Reporting Discussion Group again in 2010. The group enables members involved in corporate reporting to meet to discuss implications and practicalities of changes to reporting standards for businesses.


  Caution urged with Internet health and medical advice 
A new survey from health insurer HCF has revealed that 91% of Australians regularly search the Internet about a health or medical issue, a finding that was consistent across different age groups.



  Pro bono opportunities 
The Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) promotes private sector support for the arts through three programs: partnering, volunteering and giving. Their volunteering program connects business people with the arts.

 
  Employment relations changes: your questions answered 
A dedicated infoline service for Chartered Accountants, to answer questions regarding the new employment relations changes, is still open.