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1 week ago | 
acuitymag.com | Lachlan Colquhoun |Christopher Niesche
The New Zealand Government is looking to its newly revealed investment boost initiative, announced in the 2025 national budget, as a key driver of economic growth and productivity.
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3 weeks ago | 
acuitymag.com | Lachlan Colquhoun |Christopher Niesche
4 min read In brief The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has released its draft standard for climate-related disclosures. The IPSASB has been receiving submissions from stakeholders on the exposure draft and will consider the feedback later this year in determining how to finalise the standard.
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1 month ago | 
acuitymag.com | Christopher Niesche |Susan Muldowney
Regulators in Australia and New Zealand have reported findings focused on revenue, impairment asset values and the new quality management standards in their latest surveillance of audit quality. How are Australian auditors performing? The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) reviewed 188 financial reports, identifying 22 financial reporting findings. Additionally, 15 related audit files were reviewed across 11 audit firms, identifying findings in 12 surveillances at nine firms.
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1 month ago | 
acuitymag.com | Joshua Gliddon |Sholto Macpherson
Tristan Tan CA has expertise across multiple disciplines. He has worked in taxation for more than 10 years and is currently a commercial associate director with IFM Investors. He’s also studying his Juris Doctor (a graduate-level law degree that provide the necessary foundation for practising law in Australia) and is a chartered financial analyst (CFA) Level II candidate, studying the second level of the CFA program.
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2 months ago | 
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.
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2 months ago | 
acuitymag.com | Lachlan Colquhoun |Christopher Niesche |Domini Stuart |Francesco Solfrini
6 min read Quick take Traditional accounting frameworks such as IFRS and GAAP aren’t built for crypto which creates challenges in classification, valuation and reporting. Crypto markets are highly volatile, requiring active management and flexible budgeting strategies beyond those needed for equity holdings. CAs have the opportunity to become the Swiss Army knives of the crypto industry, taking on diverse roles in financial reporting, taxation and blockchain development.
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2 months ago | 
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.
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Mar 9, 2025 | 
acuitymag.com | Megan Breen |Christopher Niesche |Lachlan Colquhoun |Domini Stuart
4 min read In brief Demand for risk specialists is high and expected to grow. The work is dynamic, varied and intellectually rewarding. Critical thinkers, problem solvers and excellent communicators could be well suited to the role. Danny Whyte CA, client manager and risk specialist at Moggs Accounting + Advisory, was drawn to the dynamic nature of the challenges inherent in risk management.
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Feb 23, 2025 | 
acuitymag.com | Abigail Murison |Donal Curtin
Ever wondered what to do when an offer of employment is withdrawn? What about the best course of action for when your contracted hours are higher than the typical weekly maximum? In our most recent ‘agony aunt’ column, we ask the experts - managing director of recruitment company Robert Half New Zealand, Megan Alexander CA, and HR professional and adviser at Ombpoint, Holly Wilson, for advice on these two common work contract queries. Read on to find out what they had to say.
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Feb 23, 2025 | 
acuitymag.com | Abigail Murison |Donal Curtin
3 min read Did you know that pets at work may help reduce stress, increase productivity and improve employee satisfaction, teamwork and collaboration? According to a survey of pet owners by Heart.org, pet ownership does so much more than give you a great companion: when a dog joins a collaborative setting, group members rank their teammates higher in terms of trust, team cohesion and camaraderie.