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Acuity On Air
by Acuity Magazine
Dive into expertly narrated audio articles that explore the latest in business, career development, and the economy.This show includes AI-generated content.
Episodes
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Meet the champions of climate action
Climate change has long been the domain of scientists, engineers and policymakers, but climate leaders Heather Fisher CA and Julia Fink FCA believe finance professionals play a vital role in turning ambition into climate action. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist…
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A CA sounding board
If you’re being pressured to do something you suspect is unethical, or you're unsure about your next career move, it can be hugely helpful to talk to someone who understands the context. Learn about the free, confidential support and guidance available to members facing a professional or ethical...
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Selling an accounting practice: what CAs need to consider
Selling an accounting practice can take an emotional toll on business owners. Poor communication, weak succession planning and unresolved emotional ties can derail a sale and lead to disputes, complaints and damaged relationships. Here’s how to prepare and reduce stress during the transition.…
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Case studies: putting carbon accounting into action
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…
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AI in forensic accounting and valuations
Whether they’re run on a spreadsheet or on a custom-built analytics platform, tools to assist forensic accountants in their daily work have existed for decades. AI won’t replace them – but they should be used to address a different challenge. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air…
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How can we help SMEs do business better?
Chartered accountants play a central role in advising small businesses on their cash flow, profitability, and meeting their tax obligations. With SMEs forming the backbone of Australia and New Zealand’s economies, it is essential that the accounting profession supports the sector’s resilience and...
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How accountants can find new clients
Digital platforms, targeted content and smarter communication channels mean firms don’t need to wait to be recommended to new clients. They can actively build visibility, demonstrate expertise and create trust, long before a first conversation takes place. Click to read the article Welcome to...
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From complaint to consequence
While some complaints are cleared up with simple inquiries, others are escalated to CA ANZ’s Disciplinary Tribunal. Here’s why. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of narrated audio...
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The new rules of workplace wellbeing
From neuro-inclusive shifts to tax-free allowances, here’s how you can level up your practice’s wellbeing program and slash the cost of employee disengagement and burnout. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into…
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Still lost in translation?
Despite ever greater pressure to influence decision making at executive levels, many accountants are still struggling to be heard. It’s time to change how you’re telling the financial story. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come…
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Building a tech stack that works
What tech stack do you want your individual and small business clients to use, and how do you get them to use these tools? Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of narrated audio articles...
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Could AI solve our talent challenge?
AI and AI agents have been hailed as a productivity super-hack but how do they measure up against real people? We asked an AI-forward accounting firm and three prominent offshorers to weigh in. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine…
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Joining the dots
There is almost universal agreement on the benefits of a circular economy, from reducing environmental impacts to unlocking revenue streams. Here's why it makes sense – for businesses and the planet. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity…
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Behind every iconic landmark…
The stakes are higher for CFOs when they are in charge of the financial oversight of national treasures. Here, four chartered accountants who work with iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Christ Church Cathedral, give us an insider's perspective. Click to read the article Welcome…
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Data-driven AI-powered CFOs are shaping the future
Data is no longer just an IT responsibility. Now, the CFO and their team must help decide what gets collected, how often, and how that data is turned into insight and action. This evolution has seen CFOs become more strategic, moving up from back rooms and crunching numbers, to having a leading...
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What’s next for the Commonwealth Games?
The Commonwealth Games has been hamstrung in recent years with botched hosting bids and doubts about the event’s future. Now, organisers are seeking to reinvent the Games – and a New Zealand member hopes to help host the event in 2034. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the...
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How to win in business: tax secrets and strategy
After 40 years in the accounting profession spanning board appointments, startups and public practices, Allan Mason CA knows a few things about tax and how to run an accounting practice. Find tax tips, business insights and leadership lessons from the seasoned accountant, here. Click to read the...
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Crypto insolvency: Tracing the invisible assets
When insolvency cases involve cryptocurrency, asset recovery becomes a race against speed, encryption and remote dissipation. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of narrated audio…
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Adding carbon accounting to your skillset
Sustainability reporting is fast becoming a must-have for small and micro businesses that are part of broader supply chains or that want to promote their planet-friendly activities. Here are some of the carbon accounting tech solutions at your fingertips. Click to read the article Welcome to…
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Same fish, new wrapper: how AI scaled the art of the scam
AI deepfake fraud is almost impossible to detect. The only defence for CAs? Verify and verify again. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of narrated audio articles that explore the latest...
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What successful CFOs do in their first 100 days
The first 100 days for a CFO are critical to laying a solid foundation. So, what do successful CFOs do in those first few months? And what don’t they do? Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated…
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From overwhelmed to in control: managing communication fatigue at work
Communication fatigue is real, leaving many of us stressed, distracted and burnt out. The good news? Setting boundaries, batching tasks and taking control of workflows can help reclaim attention and boost productivity. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the…
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Traceable emissions, from farm to fork
Flourishing agricultural sectors in New Zealand and Australia pose a greenhouse gas emissions measurement challenge, as the two nations work to meet their Paris Agreement commitments. Here’s what authorities and farmers are doing on the ground. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air,...
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Walking on air: Meet Nike's Alex Wills CA
From Adelaide to Nike’s global streetwear strategy team, Alex Wills CA has built a career on backing himself. Now based in Portland, Oregon as GM of Nike’s Energy division across Asia, Pacific and Latin America, he reflects on the power of diverse teams, the discipline of the CA Program and why a...
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How businesses are using EVs to achieve net zero progress
Switching fleet and business vehicles to electric versions seems like a quick win in terms of your net zero strategy. Here’s what’s on offer – and the logistical challenges that can slow down the transition. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of…
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Should you tell clients you're using AI?
Many clients will be aware of some of AI’s well publicised weaknesses and mistakes. If you’re using AI, do you need to inform them? Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of narrated audio...
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What CAs can learn from three CA ANZ Life Members
CA ANZ Life Membership is reserved for up to 40 people who have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the profession. Recipients Professor Emeritus Ann Tarca FCA, Stephen Walker FCA and Dr Nives Botica Redmayne FCA discuss the opportunities, influences and experiences that have shaped their...
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Why CAs rank among the most trusted professions
Amid rapid change, tighter regulation and higher public expectations, trust in professions isn’t assumed. What makes or breaks it? Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of narrated audio...
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Professional conduct and disciplinary process: FAQs
CA ANZ conduct leaders for Australia and New Zealand answer some common member questions about the professional conduct and disciplinary process. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of...
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Six ways to become a better business adviser
If you’d like to expand your accounting practice to include advisory services, here are some make-or-break skills to consider. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of narrated audio…
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Right on track: Travis Auld's journey from CA to CEO
Travis Auld CA forged a game-changing career in footy circles by taking big risks. Now, as the CEO of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, he’s running his own race. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our...
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When integrity fails
At the heart of the chartered accounting profession lies a fundamental duty to be straightforward and honest in all professional and business relationships. Chartered accountants are trusted to uphold the highest ethical standards. When a member fails to maintain integrity, the impact can reach…
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Is tax reform happening in Australia?
The question of whether Australia is truly ready for tax reform is front and centre for the profession. After the Australian Labor Party’s (ALP) landslide victory in May 2025 and a speech from Treasurer Jim Chalmers in June, many were asking for changes to the tax system. But as we move into…
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Keeping an eye on audit
How well are auditors in Australia and New Zealand performing? Audit quality reports from the regulators reveal current strengths and weaknesses. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection of...
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Holding the purse strings: How CAs can help improve women's financial literacy
Despite decades of efforts to address financial gender inequality in Australia and New Zealand, women continue to face significant financial disadvantages compared with men. These disparities compound over a lifetime and often culminate in economic insecurity during retirement. So, what are some…
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Three ways to prepare for an ethical challenge
From APES 110 updates to AI risks, accountants face new ethical challenges. Learn how to prepare for dilemmas with these practical strategies. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our curated selection narrated...
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Six skills CAs need to succeed in 2026 and beyond
The future is looking bright for accountants with the right skills, as organisations increasingly expect them to take a more strategic role. So, what skills and knowledge areas are essential for success in 2026 and beyond? Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the...
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Should you consider a decision ban?
A decision ban is a strategic, temporary period during which a business or team intentionally stops making decisions about new activities to combat cognitive overload, so they can focus solely on execution Here, work expert Rachel Service explains why implementing a temporary decision ban during...
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Accounting for financial abuse
Financial abuse doesn’t always leave bruises – but it can leave victims buried in debt, denied child support or stuck with loans they never signed for. Could accountants be the ones to help interrupt this hidden pattern of control? Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist...
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From CA to CEO: How Steve Hasker leads Thomson Reuters’ AI strategy
Discover how Steve Hasker CA, President and CEO of Thomson Reuters, is applying lessons from his chartered accounting career in Australia to lead a global AI strategy transforming tax, legal and accounting professions. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the…
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How to become a financial planning specialist
Financial advisers are in demand. Luke Rathborne CA, managing director of Fortitude Private Wealth, has seen his business grow by 10% in the past six months. It’s not surprising that since the Hayne Royal Commission shone a spotlight on poor-quality advice many consumers have become more…
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How to overcome your inner critic
Most of us have an inner voice that gives a running commentary on our lives, though we may not be aware of it. If it’s critical, it can sabotage everything from your performance at work to your health – but it is possible to turn it around. Paul Saunders describes the inner critic as a…
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Why fractional CFOs are in high demand
A reluctance to hire a full-time CFO doesn’t necessarily signal commitment issues or immaturity on the part of a business. In many cases, it’s a matter of cost – especially for companies navigating the precarious early stanzas of the startup experience. These self-same companies also can’t afford...
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Can you spot these common money-laundering techniques?
With scammers and fraudsters using a combination of traditional and tech-driven strategies to conceal financial crime and evade authorities, the gatekeeping role of accountants is under the spotlight like never before. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the…
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The business case for office pets
Could office pets be the key to better staff morale? These accountants say they couldn’t imagine a day in the office without their dogs – and clients love them, too. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into our...
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ChatGPT prompts tax accountants can use with confidence
If you’re working with spreadsheets, decoding tax legislation, navigating software or need a sounding board, ChatGPT can help. Here are some real-world prompts and strategies tax accountants can use to ask ChatGPT helpful questions. Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist...
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How the CA Advisory Group can help
Running a work-related issue past a colleague can sometimes be a quick and easy way to solve a problem, but when it comes to complex ethical issues or significant career choices, it’s important to ensure that the guidance you receive aligns with professional standards and values. Sometimes…
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A guide to ethical investing
The demand for ethical investment products has grown significantly in both Australia and New Zealand in recent years, with an increasing number of consumers in both countries now expecting their investments to minimise harm on people and the planet. Understanding the ethical investment landscape…
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A CAs playbook for thriving in crypto
For more than 25 years, Jason Titman CA has built a reputation for navigating uncertainty and delivering results. His career has seen him scale startups, advise global corporations, drive mergers and acquisitions, and guide strategic exits in emerging industries such as ecommerce, fintech,...
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Balancing discipline and flexibility in complex projects
When a project involves tens of thousands of staff, requires unimaginable amounts of materials and takes decades to deliver, how do its financial managers balance the books? Click to read the article Welcome to Acuity On Air, the playlist where the pages of Acuity Magazine come to life. Dive into...
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Dive into expertly narrated audio articles that explore the latest in business, career development, and the economy.This show includes AI-generated content.
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