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 admin | Mar 17, 2020 | Articles
I am pleased to announce I’ve been appointed to the Queensland Regional Council for CAANZ. I am filling a casual vacancy until December 2021 when I will be eligible to be elected for a further term. The role of the Council, amongst other things, is to act as a conduit...
by admin | Mar 17, 2020 | Articles
I seem to recall one of the big software providers ran an event that had the theme “Success is Personal”. I couldn’t agree more. One thing I’ve learned from working with many accounting firm owners is that success is not the same for each person. That is why as part...
by admin | Mar 17, 2020 | Articles
If you haven’t heard of the Australian Cyber Security Centre then now would be a good time to get acquainted. It is an initiative from the Australian Signals Directorate which I understand is the highest authority in the country on matters of cyber security. If you...
by admin | Mar 17, 2020 | Articles, Planning
Bushfires, floods and a pandemic. Most people could never have imagined just how challenging the start to 2020 would be. The hot topic right now is of course COVID-19 / Corona Virus with the situation very fluid. I was involved in quite a detailed conversation with...