March 2008
News and feature articles from the March 2008 edition of INTHEBLACK.
Feature articles
The Australian dollar experienced astonishing volatility in 2007, and many are expecting more of the same in 2008.
Behind the slick exterior of the Apple iPhone is a shrewd business model set to revolutionise the mobile phone industry.
Amendments in superannuation law mean SMSFS can now build up their assets with borrowed money.
Baby Boomers are turning retirement upside down, which is just as well for employers facing a skills shortage.
If regulation doesn't force businesses to get their environmental house in order, the marketplace will.
The Australian dollar experienced astonishing volatility in 2007, and many are expecting more of the same in 2008.
Behind the slick exterior of the Apple iPhone is a shrewd business model set to revolutionise the mobile phone industry.
Amendments in superannuation law mean SMSFS can now build up their assets with borrowed money.
Baby Boomers are turning retirement upside down, which is just as well for employers facing a skills shortage.
If regulation doesn't force businesses to get their environmental house in order, the marketplace will.
Dossier
Treasury: There is no doubt the role of corporate treasury is changing, and there is strong demand for choice of corporate treasury systems. Susan Campbell and Jan Barned explain why.
A comprehensive list of exam results and award winners.
A former partner wonders whether it is appropriate to approach former clients to become potential investors.
A charity worker wonders about a change in accounting treatment for entities.
Robert Richards explains why using tricks instead of the law won't wash with the Tax Office; and looks at a case of assessed debt.
Audit: An audit is an important component of business corporate governance, and can add real value to any organisation, says Cameron Bradley.
Tax: A new professional standard for accountants providing taxation services is soon to take effect, writes Channa Wijesinghe.
Ethics: CPAs should take note of new professional standards and an exposure draft on business valuation, says Channa Wijesinghe.
Insolvency: The outcome of the Sons of Gwalia case is good news for shareholders, but it can cause uncertainty in insolvency administration, writes John Purcell.
A proposed bill that will more closely align tax and accounting treatments of gains and losses, bears close scrutiny.
Super: Expats who have SMSFs should take note of the recent residency rules, says Heather Gray.
Treasury: There is no doubt the role of corporate treasury is changing, and there is strong demand for choice of corporate treasury systems. Susan Campbell and Jan Barned explain why.
A comprehensive list of exam results and award winners.
A former partner wonders whether it is appropriate to approach former clients to become potential investors.
A charity worker wonders about a change in accounting treatment for entities.
Robert Richards explains why using tricks instead of the law won't wash with the Tax Office; and looks at a case of assessed debt.
Audit: An audit is an important component of business corporate governance, and can add real value to any organisation, says Cameron Bradley.
Tax: A new professional standard for accountants providing taxation services is soon to take effect, writes Channa Wijesinghe.
Ethics: CPAs should take note of new professional standards and an exposure draft on business valuation, says Channa Wijesinghe.
Insolvency: The outcome of the Sons of Gwalia case is good news for shareholders, but it can cause uncertainty in insolvency administration, writes John Purcell.
A proposed bill that will more closely align tax and accounting treatments of gains and losses, bears close scrutiny.
Super: Expats who have SMSFs should take note of the recent residency rules, says Heather Gray.
Regulars
Radical rethinking on Asia has some way to go yet, writes Derek Parker.
News, opinion and member updates.
Selection of brief news items featured in the March 2008 edition of INTHEBLACK.
Neale Blackwood shows how to automate sheet naming.
Richard Bajraszewski from the CPA library explains how web services solve genuine problems.
Inflation is destined to be the major financial problem that will characterise 2008, says Peter Pontikis.
CPA Australia CEO Geoff Rankin FCPA reports on activities carried out on behalf of members.
Nathan Morsillo CPA is passionate about his work with the Central Land Council as a finance manager.
A selection of CPA Australia's media mentions in February 2008.
Yoga: Want to change the world? Yoga teaches that you must first change yourself.
Neil Chatfield FCPA is a modest man. The CFO of the year (as judged by CFO magazine) considers the honour one 'that is as much for Toll as it is for myself'.
Feedback from members of CPA Australia published in the March 2008 edition of INTHEBLACK.
Message from CPA Australia's president.
Charles Wright can see the big upside of the best e-book on the market.
Motor neurone disease robs sufferers of so much, but community and family support can make a world of difference, writes Toni Jordan.
Radical rethinking on Asia has some way to go yet, writes Derek Parker.
News, opinion and member updates.
Selection of brief news items featured in the March 2008 edition of INTHEBLACK.
Neale Blackwood shows how to automate sheet naming.
Richard Bajraszewski from the CPA library explains how web services solve genuine problems.
Inflation is destined to be the major financial problem that will characterise 2008, says Peter Pontikis.
CPA Australia CEO Geoff Rankin FCPA reports on activities carried out on behalf of members.
Nathan Morsillo CPA is passionate about his work with the Central Land Council as a finance manager.
A selection of CPA Australia's media mentions in February 2008.
Yoga: Want to change the world? Yoga teaches that you must first change yourself.
Neil Chatfield FCPA is a modest man. The CFO of the year (as judged by CFO magazine) considers the honour one 'that is as much for Toll as it is for myself'.
Feedback from members of CPA Australia published in the March 2008 edition of INTHEBLACK.
Message from CPA Australia's president.
Charles Wright can see the big upside of the best e-book on the market.
Motor neurone disease robs sufferers of so much, but community and family support can make a world of difference, writes Toni Jordan.
