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How upcoming accountants can prepare to land a job in a COVID-19 job market
In an uncertain COVID-19 job market, upcoming accountants will need to demonstrate strong quantifiable value and upgrade their CVs to prepare to stand out in a competitiv...
‘There’s nothing soft about soft skills’
Soft skills could be more important than your technical skills when it comes to landing your next accounting gig, say industry experts.
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Talk less, listen more, accountants told
Accountants need to listen more and talk less, says one academic expert, with tertiary educators urged to shake up the accounting curriculum to include this valuable soft...
Education crucial as 2 out of 3 payroll managers admit knowledge gap
With payroll issues emerging across businesses of all sizes, new research by a payroll association shows that two out of three payroll managers admit they need more train...
The keynote speech that had a room on its feet, and in tears
Elizabeth Broderick AO shared her personal stories and professional journey at this year’s Women in Finance Awards, prompting a standing ovation from CEOs, politicians ...
Time management crucial as overtime spikes
With overtime working increasing by 31 per cent in organisations over the past 12 months, time management has become more crucial than ever, with one accounting consultan...
‘We need more students’: Professionals call for accounting education re-think
Accountants, consultants and universities alike are calling for a radical overhaul of accounting education standards to ensure degrees are fit for purpose and the profess...
Why I ditched suits and ties for a beard and dreams of a whisky bar
The 2018 Australian Accounting Awards Thought Leader of the Year, Andrew Van De Beek, explains why he is undeterred by casual clothes, music in the office and the occasio...
No Monday dread: Why I quit the big four to set up my own practice
From a phobia of selling to now getting a kick out of it, former big four globe-trotting tax expert Kevin San explains why he set up his own practice and how it doesn’t...
Is workplace experience more valuable than a university degree?
Australian workers are placing a premium on work experience over formal education, with up to seven out of 10 attributing their career success to experience.
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How I lead my regional practice with a ‘fire in my belly’
Women in Finance Awards Regional Professional of the Year winner Cheryl Mallett shares how she went from losing $10 a week to managing and steering an accounting firm af...
