Client and Business
Information, guidance and resources to help you support your clients or your organisation to create sustainable change to respond to the present and prepare for the future.
Running your accounting practice in tough times (Part 1 – Cash inflows)
Accountants in public practice need to consider how their own business survives the COVID-19 pandemic so here are some ideas to consider for managing cashflow into the practice.
Running your accounting practice in tough times (Part 2 - Cash outflows)
Things to consider for managing cash flowing out of an accounting practice
Australia's small businesses can get on the front foot to restructure
Insolvency reforms may help small businesses caught in the coronavirus recession to restructure rather than liquidate.
Why insolvency is not the only option post-lockdown
The economic fallout from pandemic lockdowns was a body blow for many businesses. So, what happens after the plague?
Time to press the reset button
Businesses are focusing on rebuilding and recovery after a tumultuous 2020, and so should CAs.
Desperately seeking supply-chain security
The COVID-19 lockdowns exposed widespread supply chain weaknesses for both goods and services. Business continuity plans have been tested and now need to be reset.
Difference makers of 2020: Alison Watkins FCA
Coca-Cola Amatil boss Alison Watkins FCA reset priorities when the pandemic hit but she sees big opportunities ahead.
Accountants are pivotal in identifying and managing non-financial risk
Risks are becoming increasingly global, interconnected and multi-tiered but non-financial risk management is currently underdeveloped.
Data Breach! What happens next?
Cybersecurity is vital, but businesses must also map out what to do if they suffer a successful cyber attack.
Resources | Insolvency and COVID-19: Australia
If your business, practice or clients are in financial distress during this time, it is important to seek help early. View our updated resources to help you with insolvency
CA Business Advisory Accelerator Program
Discover how to build a sustainable and effective business advisory service that will create real value for your clients.
Discover more about AI and Automation
How do you onboard AI, automate processes or build a tech-savvy accounting team? This CA Library reading lists offers strategies to utilize technology and transform an organisation for competitive advantage.
Business funding guide
This guide has been created to help business clients seeking a working capital injection. It outlines funding options, and includes a funding decision flowchart, funding matrix, and scenarios.
Using cost management to cope with COVID-19
Obtain useful insights into how cutting the right kinds of costs can have a positive impact on your business. Provided by Expense Reduction Analysts.
Practical treasury and cash management insights during uncertain times
Do you want to know how to improve cash flow and efficiently manage risks during these challenging times? PwC Partner NZ Brett Johanson shares his insights in this one-hour webinar on the role of the treasury function and how they can assist organisations in this financial climate.
Building effective cash flow forecasting models for your organisation
This webinar explores the different types of cash flow models along with an overview of liquidity and risk management concepts. It offers theoretical and practical examples of cash-flow modelling and how these differ depending on the context, irrespective of organisation size.
How to maximise practice efficiency through technology
This session offers insights into how to shift from compliance number crunching to a relationship that truly adds value and how to future-proof your practice through technology.
Maximise clients strategies to grow your firm and provide a better experience
Clients that already know, like and trust you may be unaware of all the services and ways you can help. This opens a great opportunity to further support them and increase firm revenue. The result can be delighted clients, better case studies and increased average client group fees.
Accelerating business advisory
The Outperformer’s Aidan Parsons and Brad Eisenhuth discuss the key pillars to building a sustainable business advisory practice and a methodical approach to providing genuine value.
The intuitive solution that transforms accounting practices
What’s an easy solution when client information is spread over multiple systems?
Client connection in the cloud
COVID-19 has changed the accountant-client relationship forever.
Getting your clients ready for the next phase of recovery
Small business owners can take these key steps to avoid a bumpy landing when COVID-19 supports end.
