Budget comments draw international response
CPA Australia president Alex Malley was quoted in various media in response to the Rudd government's first Budget. His comments featured in Australian radio, print and online media. Malley was also interviewed live on Bloomberg Television in Hong Kong on the Australian Budget.
Corporate social responsiblity
Alex Malley was interviewed on CSR and sustainability issues by local publications the South China Morning Post, CFO World and China Business, while visiting Hong Kong and Beijing. He recorded a audio file with the South China Morning Post.
Skills shortage
While in Hong Kong and Beijing, CEO Geoff Rankin was interviewed by reporters from the China Financial and Economic News and the China Economic Herald. He talked about the general shortage of accountants and how the CPA designation enables accountants to operate in any country or industry.
HKCD reporting
The HKCD held a press conference to launch its quarterly reporting survey results. Alex Malley, Geoff Rankin and CPA Australia HKCD president Richard Ho were among those in attendance. The event received a broad range of media coverage in English and Chinese print and online publications.
Corporate reputation
CEO Geoff Rankin contributed an article to a special feature on corporate reputation in business publication Corporate Citizen.
Banking on small business
Business policy adviser Gavan Ord was quoted in an Australian Financial Review article on how effective banking practices can help small businesses negotiate tougher economic times. He was also interviewed by online publication SmartCompany on how small to medium sized enterprises could best prepare for the new financial year.
Year end tax kit a media magnet
CPA Australia has released its annual media kit of end-of-financial-year tax tips for individuals and business. These have attracted wide media coverage, with senior tax advisers Mark Morris and Garry Addison quoted in a range of print and online media as well as on radio.
Reference: July 2008, volume 78:06, p. 15
