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Selling an accounting practice can take an emotional toll on business owners. Poor communication, weak succession planning and unresolved emotional ties can derail a sale and lead to disputes, complaints and damaged relationships. Here’s how to prepare and reduce stress during the transition. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine...

While sustainability may once have felt abstract, carbon accounting is now making it tangible and actionable for businesses of all sizes. With simple, credible tools and the right guidance, companies can measure, manage and reduce their carbon impact as part of everyday business strategy. Here are two accounting practices that are already introducing carbon accounting services to their clients. Cl...

Whether they’re run on a spreadsheet or on a custom-built analytics platform, tools to assist forensic accountants in their daily work have existed for decades. AI won’t replace them – but they should be used to address a different challenge. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated se...

Chartered accountants play a central role in advising small businesses on their cash flow, profitability, and meeting their tax obligations. With SMEs forming the backbone of Australia and New Zealand’s economies, it is essential that the accounting profession supports the sector’s resilience and long-term profitability. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist...

Digital platforms, targeted content and smarter communication channels mean firms don’t need to wait to be recommended to new clients. They can actively build visibility, demonstrate expertise and create trust, long before a first conversation takes place. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated...

While some complaints are cleared up with simple inquiries, others are escalated to CA ANZ’s Disciplinary Tribunal. Here’s why. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of narrated audio articles that explore the latest in business, career development, and the economy. Gain key ins...

From neuro-inclusive shifts to tax-free allowances, here’s how you can level up your practice’s wellbeing program and slash the cost of employee disengagement and burnout. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of narrated audio articles that explore the latest in business, caree...

Despite ever greater pressure to influence decision making at executive levels, many accountants are still struggling to be heard. It’s time to change how you’re telling the financial story. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of narrated audio articles that explore the latest...

What tech stack do you want your individual and small business clients to use, and how do you get them to use these tools? Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of narrated audio articles that explore the latest in business, career development, and the economy. Gain key insights from strate...

AI and AI agents have been hailed as a productivity super-hack but how do they measure up against real people? We asked an AI-forward accounting firm and three prominent offshorers to weigh in. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of narrated audio articles that explore the latest in busin...

There is almost universal agreement on the benefits of a circular economy, from reducing environmental impacts to unlocking revenue streams. Here's why it makes sense – for businesses and the planet. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of narrated audio articles that explore the lat...

The stakes are higher for CFOs when they are in charge of the financial oversight of national treasures. Here, four chartered accountants who work with iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Christ Church Cathedral, give us an insider's perspective. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated...

Data is no longer just an IT responsibility. Now, the CFO and their team must help decide what gets collected, how often, and how that data is turned into insight and action. This evolution has seen CFOs become more strategic, moving up from back rooms and crunching numbers, to having a leading seat at the executive and boardroom tables. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the pla...

The Commonwealth Games has been hamstrung in recent years with botched hosting bids and doubts about the event’s future. Now, organisers are seeking to reinvent the Games – and a New Zealand member hopes to help host the event in 2034. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of na...

After 40 years in the accounting profession spanning board appointments, startups and public practices, Allan Mason CA knows a few things about tax and how to run an accounting practice. Find tax tips, business insights and leadership lessons from the seasoned accountant, here. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive i...

When insolvency cases involve cryptocurrency, asset recovery becomes a race against speed, encryption and remote dissipation. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of narrated audio articles that explore the latest in business, career development, and the economy. Gain key insights from str...

Sustainability reporting is fast becoming a must-have for small and micro businesses that are part of broader supply chains or that want to promote their planet-friendly activities. Here are some of the carbon accounting tech solutions at your fingertips. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selecti...

AI deepfake fraud is almost impossible to detect. The only defence for CAs? Verify and verify again. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of narrated audio articles that explore the latest in business, career development, and the economy. Gain key insights from strategic thought leaders, u...

The first 100 days for a CFO are critical to laying a solid foundation. So, what do successful CFOs do in those first few months? And what don’t they do? Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of narrated audio articles that explore the latest in business, career development, and the e...

Communication fatigue is real, leaving many of us stressed, distracted and burnt out. The good news? Setting boundaries, batching tasks and taking control of workflows can help reclaim attention and boost productivity. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of narrated audio articles that ex...

Flourishing agricultural sectors in New Zealand and Australia pose a greenhouse gas emissions measurement challenge, as the two nations work to meet their Paris Agreement commitments. Here’s what authorities and farmers are doing on the ground. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of...

From Adelaide to Nike’s global streetwear strategy team, Alex Wills CA has built a career on backing himself. Now based in Portland, Oregon as GM of Nike’s Energy division across Asia, Pacific and Latin America, he reflects on the power of diverse teams, the discipline of the CA Program and why a global career is easier than you think. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air...

Switching fleet and business vehicles to electric versions seems like a quick win in terms of your net zero strategy. Here’s what’s on offer – and the logistical challenges that can slow down the transition. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of narrated audio articles...

Many clients will be aware of some of AI’s well publicised weaknesses and mistakes. If you’re using AI, do you need to inform them? Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of narrated audio articles that explore the latest in business, career development, and the economy. Gain key...

CA ANZ Life Membership is reserved for up to 40 people who have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the profession. Recipients Professor Emeritus Ann Tarca FCA, Stephen Walker FCA and Dr Nives Botica Redmayne FCA discuss the opportunities, influences and experiences that have shaped their successful careers. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air , the playlist where the pages...