Acuity On Air

Financial advisers are in demand. Luke Rathborne CA, managing director of Fortitude Private Wealth, has seen his business grow by 10% in the past six months.

It’s not surprising that since the Hayne Royal Commission shone a spotlight on poor-quality advice many consumers have become more cautious. The CA Financial Planning and Advice Specialist designation can reassure them by confirming your deep expertise, high level of education and professional experience. 

So, what does it take to achieve this valuable accreditation?

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Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand publishes six podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: 

• The Acuity Podcast
• Acuity On AIr
• Small Firm, Big Impact
• Shaping the Practice of Tomorrow
• Gen CA
• Making It To The Other Side

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Most of us have an inner voice that gives a running commentary on our lives, though we may not be aware of it. If it’s critical, it can sabotage everything from your performance at work to your health – but it is possible to turn it around. 

Paul Saunders describes the inner critic as a persistent, relentless voice inside your head that loves to point out your flaws and shortcomings.

Here’s how to turn the critic into an advocate.

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Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand publishes six podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: 

• The Acuity Podcast
• Acuity On AIr
• Small Firm, Big Impact
• Shaping the Practice of Tomorrow
• Gen CA
• Making It To The Other Side

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A reluctance to hire a full-time CFO doesn’t necessarily signal commitment issues or immaturity on the part of a business. In many cases, it’s a matter of cost – especially for companies navigating the precarious early stanzas of the startup experience. These self-same companies also can’t afford not to have the guidance of a CFO. This is one of many dilemmas SMEs can face and the outcome can decide the fate of a business. 

Enter, the fractional CFO.

Access to a set amount of CFO expertise across the month can offer a happy medium for SMEs, and it’s challenging and satisfying work for the former senior finance professionals filling these roles.

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Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection narrated audio articles that explore the latest in business, career development, and the economy. Gain key insights from strategic thought leaders, uncover expert analysis, and stay ahead of the curve with content designed to inspire, inform, and ignite your professional journey.  

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand publishes six podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: 

• The Acuity Podcast
• Acuity On AIr
• Small Firm, Big Impact
• Shaping the Practice of Tomorrow
• Gen CA
• Making It To The Other Side

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With scammers and fraudsters using a combination of traditional and tech-driven strategies to conceal financial crime and evade authorities, the gatekeeping role of accountants is under the spotlight like never before.

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Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand publishes six podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: 

• The Acuity Podcast
• Acuity On AIr
• Small Firm, Big Impact
• Shaping the Practice of Tomorrow
• Gen CA
• Making It To The Other Side

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Could office pets be the key to better staff morale? These accountants say they couldn’t imagine a day in the office without their dogs – and clients love them, too.

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Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection narrated audio articles that explore the latest in business, career development, and the economy. Gain key insights from strategic thought leaders, uncover expert analysis, and stay ahead of the curve with content designed to inspire, inform, and ignite your professional journey.  

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand publishes six podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: 

• The Acuity Podcast
• Acuity On AIr
• Small Firm, Big Impact
• Shaping the Practice of Tomorrow
• Gen CA
• Making It To The Other Side

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If you’re working with spreadsheets, decoding tax legislation, navigating software or need a sounding board, ChatGPT can help. Here are some real-world prompts and strategies tax accountants can use to ask ChatGPT helpful questions.

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Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection narrated audio articles that explore the latest in business, career development, and the economy. Gain key insights from strategic thought leaders, uncover expert analysis, and stay ahead of the curve with content designed to inspire, inform, and ignite your professional journey.  

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand publishes six podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: 

• The Acuity Podcast
• Acuity On AIr
• Small Firm, Big Impact
• Shaping the Practice of Tomorrow
• Gen CA
• Making It To The Other Side

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Running a work-related issue past a colleague can sometimes be a quick and easy way to solve a problem, but when it comes to complex ethical issues or significant career choices, it’s important to ensure that the guidance you receive aligns with professional standards and values. 

Sometimes, instead of trying to work it out yourself or leaning on others, seeking guidance from experts in the field can provide specialised support and help you navigate the situation with greater confidence and integrity.

For CAs in need of direction, the CA Advisory Group (CAAG) offers a valuable resource for confidential, expert guidance, says Kristen Wydell FCA, general manager, professional standards, at CA ANZ.

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Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand publishes six podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: 

• The Acuity Podcast
• Acuity On AIr
• Small Firm, Big Impact
• Shaping the Practice of Tomorrow
• Gen CA
• Making It To The Other Side

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The demand for ethical investment products has grown significantly in both Australia and New Zealand in recent years, with an increasing number of consumers in both countries now expecting their investments to minimise harm on people and the planet.

Understanding the ethical investment landscape is important as more people align their personal values with financial goals.

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Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection narrated audio articles that explore the latest in business, career development, and the economy. Gain key insights from strategic thought leaders, uncover expert analysis, and stay ahead of the curve with content designed to inspire, inform, and ignite your professional journey.  

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand publishes six podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: 

• The Acuity Podcast
• Acuity On AIr
• Small Firm, Big Impact
• Shaping the Practice of Tomorrow
• Gen CA
• Making It To The Other Side

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For more than 25 years, Jason Titman CA has built a reputation for navigating uncertainty and delivering results. His career has seen him scale startups, advise global corporations, drive mergers and acquisitions, and guide strategic exits in emerging industries such as ecommerce, fintech, proptech, medtech and crypto.

Now, as CEO of Swyftx, one of Australia’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, he leads in an industry that lacks established frameworks, where traditional accounting principles often fall short.

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Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection narrated audio articles that explore the latest in business, career development, and the economy. Gain key insights from strategic thought leaders, uncover expert analysis, and stay ahead of the curve with content designed to inspire, inform, and ignite your professional journey.  

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand publishes six podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: 

• The Acuity Podcast
• Acuity On AIr
• Small Firm, Big Impact
• Shaping the Practice of Tomorrow
• Gen CA
• Making It To The Other Side

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When a project involves tens of thousands of staff, requires unimaginable amounts of materials and takes decades to deliver, how do its financial managers balance the books?

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Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection narrated audio articles that explore the latest in business, career development, and the economy. Gain key insights from strategic thought leaders, uncover expert analysis, and stay ahead of the curve with content designed to inspire, inform, and ignite your professional journey.  

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand publishes six podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting: 

• The Acuity Podcast
• Acuity On AIr
• Small Firm, Big Impact
• Shaping the Practice of Tomorrow
• Gen CA
• Making It To The Other Side

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.