Opportunities for Chinese investment in Australia
With the signing of The China Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), the China-Australia business relationship is stronger than ever. During ...
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Flexible work arrangements – the pros and cons
Has the era of working five days a week, 9am to 5pm become extinct? Is offering employees more flexible work ...
Why switching banks for a better deal is good for the economy … and easier than you think.
I remember reading an article written by a UNSW Business School researcher stating you are more likely to change your ...
Accru Tax Alert – July 2016
Here’s a snapshot of recent tax developments and regulatory changes in July that may affect your business, investments or superannuation. ...
The daily commute to work, how long is too long?
According to Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, nine out of ten of us (Australians) spend more than 90 minutes a ...
Benchmarking – how does your school compare?
The practice of benchmarking key performance indicators (KPIs) is not new, yet it is one of the most under-utilised management ...
SuperStream – Are you compliant?
This flow chart will help you see at a glance what your SuperStream oligations are. For a more detailed guide to ...
What can mobile payment systems do for your business?
Using your mobile phone to do everything was once considered a pipe-dream. That day has now arrived with technology on ...
Business Intelligence in action:
How a young company boosted their profitability
Many businesses face a common financial challenge – they have mountains of financial data but not in a form that ...
Robo–advice… the next Terminator?
The humble robot we grew up thinking was science fiction in the Jensen’s is now giving out financial advice… well, ...
New financial reporting requirements for ‘Significant Global Entities’ are now law
STOP PRESS AUGUST 16, 2016: Yesterday the ATO released a consultation paper seeking comments on the proposed administrative arrangements for the ...
Around the World – Economic Update 2016
Here’s Accru Financial Planning’s overview of key events affecting the global stock market this quarter – the slow pace of ...
Market Wrap 2016 – volatility in global markets set to continue
After a turbulent start, a relatively stable global environment is forecast for 2016, with growth to remain tepid. Recessionary pressures ...
In focus 2016: What is volatility?
Volatility is essentially the up and down movement of the market. It measures how quickly or slowly prices change. It ...
Dreading your next performance review? Turn it into an opportunity!
Year end is often performance review time in many companies. Whether your organisation conducts performance reviews, annually, bi-annually or more frequently ...
Money matters: Effective Budgeting
Budgeting is the most useful forecasting tool available to most businesses, but developing a comprehensive budget is not always as ...
Improving productivity by building strong teams
Building strong teams and successful businesses is the driving force behind our work. An important part of this approach is ...
Employee vs contractor myth busting
There are many myths surrounding the contractor vs employee rule. Here we bust a few of them and provide a brief summary of the rules. It’s ...