Episode 7: The complaints that sink CAs

The Disciplinary Decisions section in Acuity contains some of the best read pages in the magazine. The truth is, we all love a bit of true crime. In this final episode of the Acuity Podcast for 2020, host Aly Garrett FCA speaks with Rebecca Stickney, leader of CA ANZ’s Professional Conduct team in …

Episode 6: Investigative roles of the Inspector General of Taxation

In this episode, host Aly Garrett meets Karen Payne FCA, the Australian Inspector General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman. You'll hear about the role she plays in investigating tax complaints, how you can be audited without knowing you’re being audited, and the important role accountants can pla…

Episode 5: Accountants to the rescue: Climate change part 2

We’re jumping back into the issue of climate change and the tangible impacts accountants can have not only assisting businesses they work with but on a broader scale too. In this episode you’ll hear about businesses and governments that are rising to meet the challenges of climate change today and …

Episode 4: Risk in inaction. How accountants can lead the climate revolution

Our guests in this episode believe accountants can have the most significant impact in the fight against climate change at all levels: from the individual, through to business and industry and even economy-wide. Bruce Gilkison CA and author Jane Gleeson-White tell us how. Plus, hack guru Andrew Va…

Episode 3: Your career map

Is your LinkedIn profile up to date? Do you have a mentor? Have you considered upskilling with an online course? COVID-19 has caused job uncertainty for many accountants and their clients. The Big 4 firms have let go thousands of staff and CAs working across hospitality, travel and other sectors ha…

Episode 2: Insolvency and tough conversations

Businesses are struggling in these uncertain times and insolvency is a reality many CAs' clients are facing. CA ANZ business reform leader Karen McWilliams FCA and John Fisk FCA, partner at PwC New Zealand and chair of the Restructuring, Insolvency and Turnaround Association of NZ, join host Aly Ga…

Episode 1: Forensics, guns and money

Forensic accountants tend to be hired by companies that anticipate or are preparing for disputes or litigation often as a result of suspected fraud, theft or embezzlement. Thanks to COVID-19 and more people working from home, forensic accountants are more in demand than ever. In this launch episode…