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Acuity Magazine Acuity Magazine is a platform for business leaders and thinkers to exchange their views and ideas.

Our printed and digital platforms include insight and foresight from influential businesspeople, leading economists and visionary futurists. The magazine and website is published by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and CustomMade Media Australia.

09/09/2026

Studies show high rates of mental health conditions are common among people who work in financial services. Today is R U OK? Day, an annual reminder to make an effort to check in with your friends, family and coworkers.

Understanding mental health conditions is vital and research shows that mental health-themed podcasts can assist, offering benefits such as raising awareness, reducing stigma and sharing insights from people with lived experience.

We've collated some of the best here: https://ow.ly/XBY250ZHcMK

If you or someone you know is struggling, you can find resources and support here: https://ow.ly/p9ZA50ZHcMH

đź“ą Jackson Tozer on The Imperfects podcast, via Instagram.

Last month, Eddie Tchigique CA set off on his bid to break a Guinness World Record – running from Perth to Sydney in les...
08/09/2026

Last month, Eddie Tchigique CA set off on his bid to break a Guinness World Record – running from Perth to Sydney in less than 39 days.

We're excited to say: he's almost there.

This epic run isn't Tchigique's only goal. He's also hoping to raise A$1 million for childhood cancer charity, Redkite.

Follow his journey here: https://ow.ly/I0R550ZKrMV

06/09/2026

Setting clear boundaries for the client technology stack upfront can reposition your practice to be in control of designing streamlined processes and building expertise – and increased profitability.

Here are four categories to start with, if you’re ready to design a tech stack for your practice and your clients: https://ow.ly/E5fg50ZEofi

Record insolvency levels in Australia and New Zealand are coinciding with mass crypto adoption, forcing liquidators to e...
03/09/2026

Record insolvency levels in Australia and New Zealand are coinciding with mass crypto adoption, forcing liquidators to equip themselves with new forensic skills to identify assets that don't appear on a physical ledger.

Here's how practitioners can work to uncover undisclosed digital assets: https://ow.ly/wWPx50ZEnXY

We're excited to announce Acuity magazine won 'Association or Member Organisation Publication of the Year' at the 2026 M...
03/09/2026

We're excited to announce Acuity magazine won 'Association or Member Organisation Publication of the Year' at the 2026 Mumbrella Publish Awards last night!

CA ANZ has produced Acuity in partnership with Medium Rare Content Agency since 2018.

See the full list of winners, and read more about the publishing industry’s most prestigious annual event, here: https://mumbrella.com.au/publishawards

Pictured L-R: Mumbrella presenter with Acuity publisher Victoria Marin (CA ANZ), editor-in-chief Camille Howard (Medium Rare Content Agency) and Shannon Garner, general manager - content, digital & social (CA ANZ).

For years, business growth followed a fairly simple formula: do good work, build trust and let referrals take care of th...
02/09/2026

For years, business growth followed a fairly simple formula: do good work, build trust and let referrals take care of the rest. But while referrals remain one of the most powerful drivers of new business, that model no longer works in isolation and the shift is particularly clear among younger clients.

For 18–34-year-olds, finding a service provider is increasingly digital and most often through LinkedIn, Google searches and platforms such as TikTok, says Anthony Capano, regional director of APAC at Intuit Mailchimp, arguing this is changing how professional services firms need to think about acquisition.

“It means acquiring new customers now needs to be approached with a much more open mind than it did in the past. The media landscape has changed significantly and so has the way people make decisions.”

Read more: https://ow.ly/VRrZ50ZHcmn

While sustainability may once have felt abstract, carbon accounting is now making it tangible and actionable for busines...
01/09/2026

While sustainability may once have felt abstract, carbon accounting is now making it tangible and actionable for businesses of all sizes. With simple, credible tools and the right guidance, companies can measure, manage and reduce their carbon impact as part of everyday business strategy.

Here's how two accounting practices are providing carbon accounting services to their clients: https://ow.ly/zl0n50ZEnXO

31/08/2026

A CA specialisation recognises advanced skills, knowledge and experience in a specific area of the profession, enabling you to differentiate your expertise and help you transition into specialist roles.

Learn about the five specialist areas available and the pathway to becoming a CA specialist, here: https://ow.ly/e1A350ZEnVq

Many concerns raised about CA ANZ members are resolved through early‑stage inquiries, alternative dispute resolution, re...
26/08/2026

Many concerns raised about CA ANZ members are resolved through early‑stage inquiries, alternative dispute resolution, remedial action or the imposition of more minor sanctions by the Professional Conduct Committee (PCC). However, a small proportion escalate to the Disciplinary Tribunal (DT).

Rebecca Stickney, CA ANZ New Zealand conduct leader, explains there is a range of conduct that may be referred to the DT. “Fundamentally, it includes conduct which demonstrates significant departures from the professional and ethical standards, where there’s a public interest in that matter being heard or where the powers of the PCC are insufficient to deal with the nature of the behaviour.”

The CA ANZ Members’ Handbook has been updated recently to include FAQs about complaints, professional conduct and disclosure obligations, to help members understand the types of serious misconduct referred to the tribunal.

Read more about the disciplinary process here: https://ow.ly/MJtk50ZzCHj

In celebration of International Dog Day, we revisit the business case for office pets – could they be the key to better ...
25/08/2026

In celebration of International Dog Day, we revisit the business case for office pets – could they be the key to better staff morale?

Acuity spoke to several accountants who can’t imagine a day in the office without their dogs – and say their clients love them, too.

Read their stories: https://ow.ly/9sQx50ZzCIZ

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