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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.
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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.
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1 month 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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1 month 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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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.
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Mar 30, 2025 | 
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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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.
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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.