Acuity Magazine

08/08/2025

What if nature was on your balance sheet?

Accountants are helping businesses take nature seriously - not just in reporting, but in decision making.

Find out how: https://ow.ly/Zc3450WtIH4

07/08/2025

As the private credit market races toward US$2.8 trillion by 2028, experts are asking: can Australia and New Zealand grow without triggering systemic risks?

Read the latest on what’s fuelling the rise and where the red flags lie: https://ow.ly/gywu50WtIpH

As private credit expands, global regulators warn of mounting risks. How exposed are Australia and New Zealand to systemic shocks?

05/08/2025

Whistleblowers like US accountant Sherron Watkins and WorldCom's vice president of internal audit, Cynthia Cooper, play a crucial role in exposing fraudulent activities. And, while society and governments have encouraged whistleblowers to speak up if they uncover criminal or unethical behaviour, their legal protections can prove inadequate.

So, what’s next for whistleblowers? Find out here: https://ow.ly/ZYOk50Wt0P3

(Below: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrives home to Australia to start life as a free man after admitting he revealed US defence secrets in a deal that unlocked the door to his London prison cell.)

04/08/2025

Stop spending time manually checking and rechecking financial statements, smart automation is here to help. Find out how Caseware Validate can reduce risks, improve accuracy and save time.

“Validate makes the process of checking the accuracy of financial statements more efficient and of higher quality, which in turn allows the user to focus on the higher-level issues in their review,” says Noah Syed CA, audit manager at HLB Mann Judd Perth.

https://ow.ly/Lv5O50Wm3uC

Brought to you by Caseware.

The days of manually checking financial statements are being relegated to the past, as more firms adopt automation tools. Brought to you by Caseware.

03/08/2025

How do criminals launder money – and what should accountants watch for?

From shell companies to crypto transfers, money laundering methods are evolving fast. This guide explains the most common techniques and why financial professionals play a key role in stopping them: https://ow.ly/XMKm50WoVlh

01/08/2025

From celebrity workout tapes to short sleeper syndrome and the world’s most vitamin C-packed fruit, test your knowledge with our wellness quiz.

Take on the full quiz here:

How much do you really know about wellness? Test your knowledge on best practice for whole-of-life health.

31/07/2025

A business charge card can help you to optimise your cash flow and make it easier to track your expenses.

American Express Business Charge Cards set a high standard, with impressive flexibility, wide acceptance and attractive benefits and features. As a member of CA ANZ, you can also take advantage of a special welcome offer.

Here’s a taste of what you and your business stand to gain: https://ow.ly/CP4t50Whc1i

Brought to you by American Express.

30/07/2025

As nature-related risks climb the corporate agenda, accountants are stepping up to help businesses assess, report and future-proof. From biodiversity loss to the financial impact of climate events, nature is now considered a core business issue - and reporting frameworks like the TNFD are changing the game.

“If we all agree that nature provides services to us, then it’s the definition of an asset and we should be tracking those assets,” says Rayne van den Berg FCA, chief value officer of Value Australia, a Capitals Coalition regional hub.

Discover how Christchurch-based Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) and others are leading the charge toward nature-positive reporting: https://ow.ly/3GNx50WmIYh

29/07/2025

Find out how open banking is streamlining payment options and improving how customers manage and share their financial data. Dan Symons, senior manager of consulting and insights at Westpac New Zealand, says businesses are set to benefit from simplified payment options and faster access to financial insights.

“SMEs will have better insights around cash, liquidity and treasury management – including multi-bank overviews. They can also use open banking data to increase the personalisation and speed of lending outcomes,” he says.

https://ow.ly/cl0w50Wv3eb

Brought to you by Westpac NZ.

29/07/2025

Ever wondered how to help a teammate whose performance isn’t up to scratch? Or whether CPD can be completed during your working hours?

In our most recent ‘agony aunt’ column, we ask the experts - managing director of Recruitment Experts, Michael Edelstein, and adviser at Ombpoint, Australia’s first independent workplace ombuds service, Holly Wilson for advice on these two common work queries.

Find out what they had to say: https://ow.ly/7oM650WmIJA

28/07/2025

📊 Big changes are coming to financial statements.

IFRS 18, effective from 2027, will overhaul how companies present profit and loss—introducing structured classifications for operating, financing and investing activities, and requiring reconciliation with management-defined performance measures.

These changes aren’t just cosmetic. They’ll demand time, system updates and cross-team planning.

Learn what you need to know and why early action matters: https://ow.ly/OHsg50WmIKu

24/07/2025

In Donal Curtin's latest column for Acuity he asks, how much is too much debt?

'As inflation eases, we’ve got a chance to dodge the debt-related mistakes of the past and future-proof the public purse,' he writes.

Read it here: https://ow.ly/Jbn450WmI9c