How much are you and your employees worth?A tight economy has led New Zealand accounting practices to emphasise workplace benefits beyond salary. Here’s what the salary surveys tell us. Aug 10 26August 10, 2026Article at In Practice
Why legally defensible is no longer enoughIncreasingly, boards are being judged by something more difficult than whether they exercised sound ethical judgement when the law alone did not provide the answer. Jul 10 26July 10, 2026Article at Australian Institute of Company Directors
Shades of client confidentiality: Staying on the right side of the equationClient confidentiality issues have raised concerns for accountants. Here’s why you should be meticulous about how information is shared. Jul 02 26July 02, 2026Article at In Practice
Technology under-investment key to New Zealand’s small business productivity rutNew Zealand SMEs trail their Asia-Pacific counterparts. Could technology uptake catapult them from their productivity rut? And can their accountants help? Jul 01 26July 01, 2026Article at In Practice
Inside the quirky new ways boards are using AIAI isn’t just taking minutes anymore. Australia’s top directors are using it to role-play hostile investors, rehearse crisis scandals and even channel Warren Buffett before board meetings, turning it into a quirky, provocative and surprisingly practical strategic adviser. May 15 26May 15, 2026Article at Australian Institute of Company Directors
The high-stakes decisions boards can’t avoidBoards are meant to protect a company’s long-term value, but when a reputational crisis hits, the stakes rise sharply. Decisions made behind the scenes can make all the difference. May 08 26May 08, 2026Article at Australian Institute of Company Directors
What really happens between board meetingsBoard effectiveness isn’t just about meetings, it’s also about what happens in the gaps. Most boards spend more time between meetings than people realise and it’s often where governance and culture is shaped. Apr 30 26April 30, 2026Article at Australian Institute of Company Directors
When executive pay betrays company cultureExecutive pay isn’t just about numbers, it sends a message about a company’s culture, priorities and values. When boards get it wrong, controversy, shareholder pushback and reputational damage can follow. Apr 17 26April 17, 2026Article at Australian Institute of Company Directors
How new directors can ask sharper questionsEffective directors are defined less by the answers they give and more by the questions they ask. A carefully framed question can surface hidden risks, test long-held assumptions or reveal a strategic opportunity. Apr 01 26April 01, 2026Article at Australian Institute of Company Directors
How leaders are rediscovering the power of presenceAmidst a sea of uncertainty in a world that prizes intellect and strategy, leaders are rediscovering the power of presence – with help from some unlikely teachers. Apr 01 26April 01, 2026Article at Australian Institute of Company Directors
Boardroom etiquette: What new directors must learn fastBoardrooms have rules you won’t find in any handbook. New directors quickly learn that influence depends as much on subtle behaviour as on formal governance. Mar 13 26March 13, 2026Article at Australian Institute of Company Directors
What really happens on the Company Directors Course?The Company Directors Course (CDC) — the world’s leading governance course — celebrates 50 years of world-class boardroom education this year. We asked recent participant Scott Gordon to diarise his experiences during the five-day residential course in Byron Bay, NSW in May. Aug 01 25August 01, 2025Article at Australian Institute of Company Directors
What it takes to build trust and lead high performance boards with Helen Kurincic FAICDHelen Kurincic’s journey from the frontlines of critical care to the forefront of corporate governance shows what it takes to build trust and lead high-performance boards in a fast-changing world. Aug 01 25August 01, 2025Article at Australian Institute of Company Directors
Top risk issues for public practice firmsContent Summary CPA Australia’s most recent findings from its 2023 CPA Australia Best Practice Program (Program) assessments found issues ranging from failing to confirm client engagement terms to a lack of appropriate system of quality management of… Aug 01 24August 01, 2024Article at In Practice
Employee or contractor: the rules on using contractorsContent Summary But while it may seem appealing to hand over to an independent operator the responsibility for things like superannuation, holiday pay or sick pay, businesses need to clearly define the relationship and understand their obligations.… Apr 01 24April 01, 2024Article at In Practice
Succession planning key to sudden firm exitsHelen Hawkes | September 2021 This article was current at the time of publication. Although no one wants to imagine the worst-case scenario, there are many reasons a principal may need to suddenly leave an accounting practice. It could be because of… Mar 01 24March 01, 2024Article at In Practice
5 key skills accountants need in 2024 There’s a window of opportunity now to build skills in new technology for productivity-boosting automation, data analytics and more. Experts also name regulatory compliance and employee engagement as key skills for 2024. Skills in technology… Jan 15 24January 15, 2024Article at Institute of Financial Accountants
3 ways accountants can lead sustainability effortsMSMEs account for 90% of the world's businesses, 50% of the global workforce and 50% of business emissions. So regardless of government action, businesses can still deliver change. Three actions, at a glance: Measure the potential impact of… Jan 10 24January 10, 2024Article at Institute of Financial Accountants
3 ways to protect your business and clients from cybercrime Recent research by LexisNexis Risk Solutions reveals increases in two broad categories of cybercrime that pose significant risks to accountants and small businesses. Human-initiated and bot attacks have significantly increased.Identity theft and… Nov 14 23November 14, 2023Article at Institute of Financial Accountants
How to use generative AI to build a business case for generative AIFirms that don’t invest in generative AI software or training risk becoming less competitive. Alongside a roundup of new tools and plugins to try, and a quick discussion of ways to reduce risks, here’s a three-step plan for using AI to make a… Oct 24 23October 24, 2023Article at Institute of Financial Accountants
