Helen Hawkes

The remediation and rebuilding of the Groote Eylandt Mining Company wharf is one of Australia’s most ambitious marine recovery efforts.

An ACT pharmacy became the first to manage psychedelics for PTSD and treatment-resistant depression in accordance with TGA regulations.

AI is transforming healthcare, but how will it challenge pharmacists’ identities, which are closely tied to intelligence and decision-making?

A record 38 pharmacists have been inducted as Fellows of the PSA at this year's annual Fellows Dinner at PSA25.

To ensure PBS claiming practices are compliant, ethical and audit-ready, here’s what every pharmacist should know.

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The latest iteration of the internet will transform the finance industry. We explore what accountants need to know about Web3.

With only two weeks before school resumes, now is the ideal time for pharmacists to help parents catch up with vaccinations for their children.

We profile a BAS agent behind the numbers and find out that, when it comes to filing a BAS, a little communication can go a long way. Staying true to your values, including running a paperless, sustainable business, also matters to Perth’s Andrew…

With Web3 continuing to gain speed in both adoption and in focus by regulatory authorities, now is the time for accountants to consider their role in a decentralised virtual marketplace. New technology will certainly bring new opportunities to…

Workplaces are evolving rapidly and leadership that brings unity of purpose to the diversity of teams is essential to business success, says demographer, futurist and social commentator Mark McCrindle. Key points Accountancy firms can now include up…

As the spotlight returns to anti-money laundering legislation thanks to a recent high-profile case, accountants need to ensure they take practical steps to reduce their risk of being caught up in legal action. NCA’s cotton import case underscores the…

This month we profile a BAS agent behind the numbers and find out that crunching GST statistics can also be a bit rock ‘n’ roll. BAS agent Steve Pike combines his passion for numbers with 70s rock’n’roll For Hobart Business Activity Statement (BAS)…

In this regular column, we look at the latest news for BAS agents and bookkeepers. In the latest developments concerning BAS reporting, the ATO has introduced streamlined online services for requesting a General Interest Charge remission1. According…

Efforts to identify foreign property interest in the United Kingdom have intensified and small practices need to be aware of changes in regulations to prevent any risk of criminal or civil liability. Introduced amid geopolitical tensions such as the…

There is much uncertainty about exactly how deeply and widely generative artificial intelligence (AI) will reshape how business is done. AI is consuming a rapidly increasing share of global energy, as well as vast amounts of water used to cool data…

As a passionate amateur race-car driver, Daniel Hay knows a thing or two about moving fast – and that is exactly what his firm Power2 has been doing since he was named Institute of Public Accountants Member of the Year in 2021. Since then, the…

In an era where diversity isn't just a buzzword but a business imperative, accounting firms are recognising the need to go beyond the balance sheet and understand the diverse cultural tapestry that makes up their client base. Dr Mahmoud Gad, an…

Work and stress-related burnout costs the UK economy a staggering £28bn a year – and more than 23.3m sick days. 47% of people in the UK are teetering on the edge of burnout with cost to employers reaching £28 billion a year.Post-Covid aftershocks as…

More clients are likely to be caught up in the HRMC’s new scrutiny on the gig economy as cost of living pressures drive growth in ‘side hustles’.Nearly one in two adults are expected to have a second job in the gig economy by 2025.Accountants play a…