Chris Sheedy

Canberra

Freelance Writer at Freelance

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Articles

How CA ANZ gives back to the community

1 week ago | acuitymag.com | Alexandra Johnson |Susan Muldowney |Chris Sheedy

Breast cancer, dementia, animal welfare and the mental health of young people. These critical issues are just some of the causes CA ANZ members and employees help to address through donations, events and volunteering. “Giving back is a defining characteristic of our profession and our organisation,” says Ainslie van Onselen, CA ANZ CEO.
Key climate reporting changes in 2025

1 week ago | acuitymag.com | Susan Muldowney |Chris Sheedy |Alexandra Johnson

8 min read In brief Organisations across Australia and New Zealand have entered a new era of climate-related disclosure (CRD) reporting and assurance. Australia has adopted new global assurance standards including ISSA 5000, while the External Reporting Board (XRB) is considering whether these standards should be adopted for use in New Zealand. The development of CRD is seen as a first step towards broader sustainability reporting.
Managing the transition from compliance to advisory accounting

1 month ago | publicaccountant.com.au | Chris Sheedy

The efficiency gains from automation and artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted strategic advice from a nice-to-have to a must-have client service. While the more lucrative field of business advisory is in sharp focus, some industry commentators believe there remains a role for accountants in some compliance functions, with the skills shortage driving up demand within the profession.
Rethinking risk in major construction projects

1 month ago | createdigital.org.au | Chris Sheedy

Risk is integral to all engineering, but rarely are the stakes higher than on large infrastructure projects. Past experience and future technology must combine to reset the way engineers perceive, measure and make decisions. As a civil engineer and researcher in risk management, currently completing a PhD focusing on risk allocation in transport megaprojects, Thomas Moore FIEAust is always on the lookout for examples of innovation and best practice.
Compliance to advisory: How to manage the transition

2 months ago | financialaccountant.co.uk | Chris Sheedy

What does the move from compliance to advisory take? More importantly, is it even worth it? We examine the pros and cons, and the hows and whys, of accounting’s big shift. Ever since automation and artificial intelligence (AI) began helping us take care of various parts of our roles, the wisdom of a shift from a compliance focus to an advisory one in the world of accounting has been up for debate.
5 ways finance professionals can AI-proof their jobs

2 months ago | publicaccountant.com.au | Chris Sheedy

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a mainstay of modern business, it has transformed from being perceived as a threat – “the robots are coming for our jobs!” – to a technology filled with opportunity. We outline ways you can AI proof your finance role by working with, not against, the technology. For those working in accounting at any level, AI represents much more than just a new technological offering.
Managing crypto tax compliance

2 months ago | publicaccountant.com.au | Chris Sheedy

Almost a decade ago, one of Lisa Greig’s clients told her that he had invested cryptocurrency within his self-managed super fund (SMSF). At the time, crypto was still relatively new and unregulated. The fact that the client had integrated it into such a highly regulated vehicle as an SMSF made her realise it was time for her to develop a deeper understanding of the compliance implications.
Subscription services for electric vehicles: would you make the switch?

Mar 30, 2025 | acuitymag.com | Chris Sheedy

As Australia’s charging infrastructure expands and vehicle prices continue to decline, an increasing number of individuals and businesses are making the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) each year. More than 300,000 EVs are estimated to be on the roads in early 2025, reflecting a growing shift toward electrifying transport. According to the Electric Vehicle Council, EV adoption surged in 2024, with 9.53% of all new cars sold being electric, representing a 150% increase from 2022.
Complex projects: how financial managers balance the books

Mar 30, 2025 | acuitymag.com | Chris Sheedy

When Sydney Metro’s city section first welcomed passengers in August 2024, public reaction was overwhelmingly positive. Journalist Melanie Tait wrote in The Guardian, “I was only in this new world an hour or so, but I want to live there now.
How to unlock organisational potential through culture transformation

Feb 25, 2025 | hrmonline.com.au | Chris Sheedy

AHRI’s 2024 HR Leader of the Year is proud to be the custodian of delivering cultures that drive both people and business success – and isn’t afraid of doing so amid a period of transformation. The moment Hazel Thurlow joins a new organisation, she requests three years of employee engagement survey data. Then she sits down and, as well as absorbing the figures and trends over time, reads each and every word in those surveys.