by Rob Pillans | Apr 23, 2020 | Articles
Some of you will be familiar a commonly used tool called DiSC. Individuals can complete an online questionnaire and the tool measures an individual’s preferences and tendencies based on the DiSC model. A personalised report is delivered which helps provide insights to...
by Rob Pillans | Apr 23, 2020 | Articles, Business Strategy, Strategy
Now is the time for accountants to shine…… and for a light to be shone on the important role accountants play in the economy. When I was a young Chartered Accountant at Price Waterhouse I worked in the UK for a “busy season”. I was struck at the time by how highly...
by Rob Pillans | Dec 10, 2019 | Articles
I like to keep an eye out for books that provide ideas for my clients and for me. Below are some suggestions for holiday reading. Is anyone else a compulsive highlighter of books? I was so excited years ago when I discovered that you could highlight text in e-books,...
by Rob Pillans | Dec 10, 2019 | Articles, Events
Accountech Live was a two day industry event in Melbourne in November which I attended for both days. This was the first year under the ownership of international organisation Terrapinn who purchased it from National Media who in turn had purchased ATSA (Accountants...
by Rob Pillans | Dec 10, 2019 | Articles
I love the end of a calendar year. It is a time for family Christmas celebrations. It’s summer and there are some extra holidays to be had. There is generally a positive vibe in the community. These are all good things, but perhaps the thing I like most about the end...