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June 2008

News and feature articles from the June 2008 edition of INTHEBLACK.

Feature articles

Online reputation

The line between work and play is becoming increasingly blurred. So it’s a good idea to be careful about the personal information you allow to go online.

Investing in gold

After falling into the doldrums in the 1990s, gold prices now shine again, both as a hedge against the low US dollar and as a portfolio diversification tool

Job sharing

Does job sharing really work? With enough planning it can be extremely effective.

Organisational storytelling

In a world predicated on the unceasing transmission of hard data, good old-fashioned yarn spinning can add a new level of understanding.

Margin lending

Falling markets expose the very real risks involved in venturing into margin loan territory.

Dossier

Workplace relations: June 2008

Workplace relations: Carol Louw from

Tax litigation: June 2008

There is much to consider before launching legal proceedings against the Tax Office, write Sally Scott and Andrew O’Bryan.

Knowledge bank: June 2008

Defining when standards are applicable.

Taxing times: June 2008

Robert Richards opines on tranfer pricing and retirement villages.

Ethical dilemma: June 2008

It may not be a good idea to accept offers of travel from suppliers.

Ethics in a global environment

The global environment makes it hard for accountants to live up to the profession’s ethical standards, argues Jeffrey Dummett, winner of the CPA Australia student ethics essay prize.

Year-end tax tips

Year end is just around the corner, says CPA Australia’s Mark Morris. And it pays to be prepared.

Succession planning: June 2008

Business owners who are reluctant or unable to develop a succession plan may need some prompting, write James Beck and Andrew Rodgers

Regulars

Advocacy update: June 2008

CPA Australia ceo geoff rankin FCPA reports on activities carried out on behalf of members.

In the headlines: June 2008

A selection of CPA australia’s media mentions.

The job: financial planner

Cathryn Cavaney CPA loves to help clients achieve their financial goals.

Webwatch: June 2008

Search engine marketing and search engine optimisation.

Excel yourself: June 2008

Neale Blackwood shows that it really does take two.

Inspector gadget: June 2008

Charles Wright finds a webcam capable of delivering high-quality vision.

Bookshelf: June 2008

What makes European companies so good? Derek Parker finds out

Downtime: June 2008

Clearing out clutter banishes negative energy and gives you a feeling of control, writes Thea O’Connor.

In the trenches: June 2008

The consolation of philosophy is needed as much now in the corporate world as it was in the time of Socrates and Aristotle, maybe more so.

Interview: June 2008

Although she considers herself committed to and concerned about the environment and community causes, you won’t see Corinne Proske CPA chained to a tree, arm in arm in a blockade, or holding a placard.

President's desk: June 2008

In April our Singapore division released a web-based tool, or webinar, to help companies prepare and submit financial statements in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) format.

Feedback: June 2008

Letter of the month: Accountants have hardest jobs to fill.