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Segmentation prompts industry warning

MICHAEL HOBBS, ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2008
... people want to engage with their super, irrespective of what generation they are from." A segmented marketing approach inspired CPA to analyse new communication methods which resulted in the launch of a two-minute YouTube video called, Learn to Love ...

Super marketing with grunt

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2008
... there are super funds that dare to challenge the age-old notion that you can't make super sexy nor relevant. Accountants body CPA Australia was the surprise left field winner of the year when it took home two trophies, one for Excellence in 'Member Marketing' ...

Falkiner heads to Double Bay

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2008
... who will provide day to day analytical support to the firm. He holds a Master of Accounting from Macquarie University, is CPA qualified and holds a Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Aviation from the University of China. But the buck will not stop with ...

More education for SMSF auditors

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 FEB 2008
... independence of auditors of SMSFs." Reflecting this need, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (The Institute) with CPA Australia and the National Institute of Accountants has released a list of skill requirements that auditors require ...

Gen X-ers choose brokers over banks

... under 35, rated brokers as exerting the most influence on their mortgage choice, according to a new study commissioned by CPA Australia. The research found that while 27 per cent of those surveyed used a broker to select their current mortgage, the number ...

New reverse mortgage broker group sets sail

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  MONDAY, 30 JUL 2007
... the reverse mortgage governing body. They are also required follow the MFAA's Equity Release Code of Proper Process or the CPA Guidance Notes for advising on Reverse Mortgages. "Retirees need to be confident that they are dealing with a properly educated ...

Economic round-up: Dollars and sense

SUZY MAC  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2007
... cent against both the yen and the US currencies in early trading, however by the day's end the NZ$ had bounced right back. CPA Australia's New Zealand branch president, Chye Heng, said, "Although the currency's level has remained largely static after ...

CPA Australia and SEQUAL team up

HAMISH MADDEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2007
Accounting body CPA Australia has worked with the Senior Australians Equity Release Association of Lenders (SEQUAL) to develop a new guide for members who are advising clients on reverse mortgages. Kath Bowler, CPA Australia financial planning policy ...

CPA gives guidance on SMSFs

Peak accounting body CPA Australia has developed a set of guidelines to help members who are advising their clients about SMSFs. "Accountants are a major source of advice when it comes to SMSFs, so we need to ensure CPA Australia members are aware of ...

We need professional education courses that set advisers apart: AFA

KATE HAGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 APR 2006
... keeps us awake at night is how do we [make giving] advice a mainstream profession, and that is through post nominals like the CPA and so on." "After having completed PS 146 and the diploma of financial planning, an adviser will be able to complete a ...