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December 2007
News and feature articles from the December 2007 edition of INTHEBLACK.
Feature articles
Wrap fees are disclosed in so many different documents it would take a forensic accountant to work out who gets what.
To successfully establish and grow a self-managed super fund means keeping in mind some critical steps.
Although the process is complex, there will be adoption of IFRS in the US. The only question is when.
Social media is the new thing, and it's rapidly being integrated into business.
Why are there so few women in our boardrooms?
Dossier
Debt instruments: US sub-prime debt has become a dirty word in the financial world, as indeed has its sister phenomenon, the CDO, writes Peter Pontikis FCPA.
Insolvency: Public examinations may well be the best method of dissecting an insolvent party, write Susan Carter CPA and Michael Peldan.
Strategic change is defined as the movement of a business away from its present state towards a desired future state to improve its circumstances. The change usually begins with the recognition of a business problem.
Michael Parker and Andrew OBryan consider the implications of the less-publicised changes to Division 7A.
Robert Richards CPA looks at an intricate time-sensitive case involving a resources giant, and has a clear warning for accountants not to step into the legal realm.
It's a quandary: how many employees make 100?
Both preparing the financials and auditing an SMSF could well be a threat to independence.
A request from above to divulge information about a board director is not a fair one, writes Tiina-Liisa Sexton.
Regulars
Gavin Slaters journey to his job as executive director Europe for the NAB is an interesting one.
News, opinion and member updates.
Expertise is earned cheaply on the internet, and not everyone likes it, finds Derek Parker.
Charles Wright likes to put labels on things and stave off anarchy.
Giving wine as a business Christmas present is always a good idea, says Sally Gudgeon.
Subtle imitation can dramatically improve deal-making prowess.
A selection of CPA Australia's media mentions.
Peter Pontikis says the RBA is not worried about household debt.
Jennene Buckley CPA is chief executive officer at Feros Care.
CPA Australia CEO Geoff Rankin FCPA reports on activities carried out on behalf of members.
Neale Blackwood puts the kibosh on the display of zero values in charts
Feedback from members of CPA Australia published in the December 2007 edition of INTHEBLACK.
Message from CPA Australia's president.
