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Jan 21, 2025 | 
acuitymag.com | Alexandra Johnson |Beth Wallace
When Acuity talks to Brian Bissaker FCA, he’s out in the hot sun directing a group of CAs on how to work the land. They have paid to work here for the day, offering their time to Cana Farm, part of Cana Communities: a not-for-profit that works with people who are experiencing homelessness, addiction, mental health issues and other barriers that have prevented them from having lives they aspired to. Bissaker started his career at KPMG.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
acuitymag.com | Beth Wallace
A career in accounting has long promised stability and diverse opportunities, yet firms across Australia and New Zealand are struggling to fill crucial roles amidst a shortage of skilled professionals. As the demand for accountants increases – driven by complex regulatory environments, rapid technological advancements, and evolving client expectations – the talent gap has become a critical issue that requires innovative solutions and a new approach.
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Dec 1, 2024 | 
intheblack.cpaaustralia.com.au | Beth Wallace
By Beth WallaceThe career landscape is evolving, especially for accounting and finance professionals. Career coaches, recruiters and tech specialists offer their take on how to land a new job or promotion. 1. Uncover the 'hidden' jobs marketRecruitment specialist Richard Triggs believes people can find (and land) jobs that are not advertised, or even create new ones for themselves. His top tips?
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Nov 3, 2024 | 
intheblack.cpaaustralia.com.au | Beth Wallace
By Beth WallaceGood job advice can be life-changing – inspiring recipients to alter the way they work or even consider a new career direction. Learning from one’s peers is a great way to gain fresh perspectives. To that end, here is a selection of career tips shared by CPA Australia members, along with the experiences that have contributed to their success. Rajeev Adrian FCPA is CEO and managing director of ABC International Bank in London.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
acuitymag.com | Beth Wallace
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) is on a mission to make ethics a top priority on the agenda of all players in the financial and non-financial ecosystem. During a recent visit to Australia, IESBA chair Gabriela Figueiredo Dias said she’d like to see members of the accounting profession become “ethical champions” – taking ethics into the centre of everything they do and embracing the opportunity to make a difference.
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Sep 1, 2024 | 
intheblack.cpaaustralia.com.au | Beth Wallace
At a glanceAn ethical organisation is one that holds itself accountable to its values, principles and overarching purpose. Employers can guide employee ethical development through opportunities for experiential learning and reflection. Employees can drive their self‑improvement by preparing for moral challenges and treating past successes and failures as a learning experience. Haven’t got time to read this story? Listen to it in audio format.
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Jul 3, 2024 | 
intheblack.cpaaustralia.com.au | Beth Wallace
By Beth WallaceOffering employees feedback on their performance is a long-standing practice and an essential leadership skill. Research reveals workers have a strong appetite for it, too – particularly younger generations. An Australian McCrindle study found that 58 per cent of Gen Z workers seek guidance on how to improve in their roles, compared to 45 per cent of Gen Y, 25 per cent of Gen X and 20 per cent of Baby Boomers.
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May 31, 2024 | 
intheblack.cpaaustralia.com.au | Beth Wallace
Haven’t got time to read this story? Listen to it in audio format. By Beth WallaceThe franchising industry is a major player in the Australian economy. It collectively employs more than half a million people and turned over about $135.2 billion in 2023, according to the Treasury’s Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct Final Report, released in February 2024. Yet interest in the sector has waned.
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Apr 18, 2024 | 
intheblack.cpaaustralia.com.au | Beth Wallace
By Beth WallaceWhile professionals often set goals and devise strategies on behalf of their employer, they may be less inclined to apply the same practices to their personal life. In addition to fostering a sense of purpose and direction, setting both professional and personal goals can help people to avoid long-term regret about not living the life they intended, says Sharon McClafferty, CEO of Brisbane-based accounting and business coaching firm Slipstream Group.
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Apr 1, 2024 | 
intheblack.cpaaustralia.com.au | Beth Wallace
By Beth WallaceBehavioural change is hard, according to research, especially when it comes to maintaining the change long-term. While people often try to implement a new habit, such as flossing their teeth or regular exercise, they can be derailed by lack of consistency and overambitious or vague goals. Habit stacking is a behavioural change strategy that has been linked to sustainable habit forming.
