September 2008

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

Feature articles

Business destination profile: Vietnam

Country business profile on Vietnam.

Pop-up retail

Why jaded consumers are flocking to a worldwide trend for 'pop-up' shops.

Franchising

The Australian way of franchising has caught on across Asia, and shows no sign of slowing down.

Micro-finance

How small loans make a major difference for millions of the world's poorest and most marginalised people.

Emerging markets: passage beyond Chindia

The world's investment eyes might be glued to China and India, but where are the new emerging markets?

Food crisis

As the world's population increases, energy, water and land are becoming scarce, creating a potential food catastrophe across the planet.

Pop-up retail

Why jaded consumers are flocking to a worldwide trend for 'pop-up' shops.

Franchising

The Australian way of franchising has caught on across Asia, and shows no sign of slowing down.

Micro-finance

How small loans make a major difference for millions of the world's poorest and most marginalised people.

Emerging markets: passage beyond Chindia

The world's investment eyes might be glued to China and India, but where are the new emerging markets?

Food crisis

As the world's population increases, energy, water and land are becoming scarce, creating a potential food catastrophe across the planet.

Dossier

CPA Program awards: September 2008

Several leading companies sponsor a range of awards for candidates who achieve outstanding results in the CPA Program examinations.

Disciplinary hearings: September 2008

Reports from CPA Australia's professional conduct cases, which include a member being found guilty of failure to observe a proper standard of professional care, skill or competence.

Ethical dilemma: September 2008

A member wonders whether it would be appropriate to claim a particular lien for a situation with a former client that has turned nasty

Knowledge bank: September 2008

Under what circumstances are not-for-profit entities required to prepare general-purpose financial reports?

Workplace relations: September 2008

Carol Louw of CCH reports on the latest workplace cases from the courts.

Taxing times: September 2008

Robert Richards examines when company losses can be carried forward, what constitutes a charity and how to avoid an ATO penalty

Getting IT right

ICT services: Micheal Axelsen outlines how businesses can take charge of their IT with the help of a new CPA Australia guide

A SWIFT response

IT: Australian companies have gained access to a communication network previously unavailable to non-bank corporations, writes Stephen Cheesewright

The importance of evidence

Tax litigation: you cannot win a tax case without good evidence on your side. Andrew O'Bryan and Sally Scott define 'evidence', explain how the courts use it and provide tips for running a good case.

Dossier: September 2008

Look out for the importance of evidence in tax litigation; CPA program awards; and new IT services guide.

CPA Program awards: September 2008

Several leading companies sponsor a range of awards for candidates who achieve outstanding results in the CPA Program examinations.

Disciplinary hearings: September 2008

Reports from CPA Australia's professional conduct cases, which include a member being found guilty of failure to observe a proper standard of professional care, skill or competence.

Ethical dilemma: September 2008

A member wonders whether it would be appropriate to claim a particular lien for a situation with a former client that has turned nasty

Knowledge bank: September 2008

Under what circumstances are not-for-profit entities required to prepare general-purpose financial reports?

Workplace relations: September 2008

Carol Louw of CCH reports on the latest workplace cases from the courts.

Taxing times: September 2008

Robert Richards examines when company losses can be carried forward, what constitutes a charity and how to avoid an ATO penalty

Getting IT right

ICT services: Micheal Axelsen outlines how businesses can take charge of their IT with the help of a new CPA Australia guide

A SWIFT response

IT: Australian companies have gained access to a communication network previously unavailable to non-bank corporations, writes Stephen Cheesewright

The importance of evidence

Tax litigation: you cannot win a tax case without good evidence on your side. Andrew O'Bryan and Sally Scott define 'evidence', explain how the courts use it and provide tips for running a good case.

Dossier: September 2008

Look out for the importance of evidence in tax litigation; CPA program awards; and new IT services guide.

Regulars

Adovacy update: September 2008

CPA Australia CEO Geoff Rankin FCPA reports on activities carried out on behalf of members this month I am pleased to report on a wealth of engagement opportunities with government across a broad range of forums.

Excel yourself: September 2008

Neale Blackwood uses his date function.

Webwatch: September 2008

Richard Bajraszewski from the CPA Library explores the local blog landscape.

The job: CEO

As CEO of Diabetes Australia, Matt O'Brien CPA is on a mission to raise awareness about this insidious disease.

In the headlines: September 2008

A selection of CPA Australia's media mentions.

Upfront: September 2008

CPA Congress, the biggest professional and personal development event for finance, accounting and business professionals in Australia, will this year be held during October and November.

Inspector gadget: September 2008

If you're worried about excess baggage, Charles Wright has a clever solution.

Bookshelf: September 2008

Derek Parker discovers how car makers are responding to climate change.

Downtime: September 2008

Email may be an important communication tool, but perhaps it's worth taking a day off from your Inbox, writes Jane O'Connor.

Interview: September 2008

When talking about the highlights of her career, Ruth Owens FCPA doesn't rhapsodise about the manner in which she helped improve the financial position of several high-profile organisations.

In the trenches: September 2008

As well as creating genuine social change, the new wave of non-profit entrepreneurs has some lasting lessons for business.

Feedback: September 2008

Feedback letters from INTHEBLACK September 2008.

President's desk: September 2008

Sport, at its best and worst, can teach us a bit about life, especially about business.