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IPA and SPAA sign SMSF collaboration agreement

STAFF WRITER | FRIDAY, 19 APR 2013

The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and the SMSF Professionals Association (SPAA) have reached an agreement to collaborate as a bridge between the public accountancy and SMSF sectors. The two bodies will work together on areas such as accreditation ...

Accountants jump on digital hub

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 18 FEB 2013

The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has launched pubacct.org.au, a new digital hub for IPA members, the accounting profession and the public. The IPA intends to use the hub to extend its voice to the accounting profession, as well as consumers ...

Jury out on AFSL uptake by accountants

BEN COLLINS | THURSDAY, 6 DEC 2012

... probably wont have a choice, said Vicki Stylianou, executive general manager, public affairs, the Institute of Public Accountants. Once the regulation is finalised it will be easier to say how many accountants "will be caught up in the net," but it is ...

Trust tax reform can be split

MELANIE TIMBRELL | TUESDAY, 31 JUL 2012

... new system." While concurring that a delay is beneficial if it produces a better outcome, the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has said the complexity of some aspects of the reform shouldn't be allowed to hold up much needed change on simpler aspects. ...

New accountants' licence hailed as win for affordable advice

MELANIE TIMBRELL | MONDAY, 25 JUN 2012

... broadening access to financial advice across the community." Andrew Conway, chief executive of the Institute of Public Accountants said the rule is a culmination of two years lobbying which has resulted in the removal of the accountants' exemption. "This ...

My Public Accountant goes live

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 10 MAY 2012

In one of the most innovative developments by a professional association, the 20,000-strong Institute of Public Accountants is repackaging its professional member services in a move it expects will transform how public accountants connect with their ...

Shorten locks down accountant timeline

ELISE BURGESS | MONDAY, 20 FEB 2012

... allow the cost of licensing to be reduced," Slattery said. Andrew Conway, chief executive of the Institute of Public Accountants, said its view on the exemption was that is hasn't been working and that the conjecture is about the model and the frame ...

Accountants partner up with AXA and MLC to offer financial advice

CLAIRE MCGREAL | MONDAY, 14 NOV 2011

Accountants are partnering up with AXA and MLC to provide the Institute of Public Accountants' 6,300 public practice members with a financial services package. The move comes in response to planned FOFA reforms, which will remove accountants' exemption ...

Shorten responds to bias accusations

ELISE BURGESS | FRIDAY, 3 JUN 2011

... protect the rights of consumers seeking financial advice. After the AFA statement yesterday, the Institute of Public Accountants came out in support of Minister Shorten, calling for what is best for the public interest to be the primary concern.

Proposed tough planner rules

ELISE BURGESS | THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2011

... outcomes for consumers. "This is what should be the fundamental focus of FOFA," Klipin said. The Institute of Public Accountants has come out in support of FOFA and Minister Bill Shorten, calling for what is best for the public interest to be the primary ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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