by Rob Pillans | Apr 27, 2017 | Articles
In the CAANZ Accuity magazine in February/March 2017 there was an article by Ben Power called “In praise of sleep”. It has prompted me to consider the subject further and its relevance to professional such as accountants and lawyers. Ben Power’s article makes...
by Rob Pillans | Apr 27, 2017 | Accounting Firm Management, Articles, Leadership
I recently attended an Australian Institute of Company Directors lunch where Ann Sherry AO, the Executive Chairman of Carnival Australia was the speaker. She is the person who over the last 10 years has literally turned this ship around, with an increase in revenue of...
by Rob Pillans | Apr 18, 2017 | Accounting Firm Management, Client Management, Workflow
For Australian accountants 15 May is a significant date. As Tax Agents you are subject to the ATO’s lodgment program framework which at its core requires you to lodge 85% or more of your clients’ current year returns on time. 15 May is effectively the last date for...
by Rob Pillans | Mar 28, 2017 | Articles
Although not widely publicised, ASIC reports annually on company failures. Their report is based on the reports received from insolvency practitioners when they investigate company failures and report the causes to ASIC. The report for 2015-16 shows that of 9,465...
by Rob Pillans | Mar 28, 2017 | Accounting Firm Management, Articles, Events
On Friday 3 March I attended the Start With Why Leadership Forum headlined by Simon Sinek. I’ve prepared a brief summary of my insights from this. For those who have not heard of Simon, he is one of the thinkers and speakers of the moment, having been made famous by...
by Rob Pillans | Mar 28, 2017 | Articles, Practice Management, Technology
Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) Practice Note on Cloud Computing The TPB issued a Practice Note called TPB(PN) 01/2017 Cloud computing and the Code of Professional Conduct on 25 January 2017. The note outlines how accounting firms will be liable for how their...
by Rob Pillans | Mar 28, 2017 | Accounting Firm Management, Book Reviews
Crowley introduces his book with some comments about how we work in the 21st century, observing the following features: Too much to do, too little time Information overload Still using outdated tools and strategies to organise work Senseless urgency It is the last...
by Rob Pillans | Feb 27, 2017 | Accounting Firm Management, Articles, Events, Planning
1. Accounting Business Expo This is a new event on the calendar, to be held in Sydney on 21 and 22 March. Attendance for accountants is free and it is a combination of presentations from a wide range of speakers and exhibitors from across the accounting industry. The...
by Rob Pillans | Feb 27, 2017 | Accounting Firm Management, Articles, Client Management, Practice Management, Technology
I attended this on 24 February in Sydney. This was very different to the Xero Roadshow in that it was less focused on the MYP software and more on management topics presented by various speakers including Michael Sherlock, one of the founders of Brumbys Bakery. Steven...
by admin | Feb 17, 2017 | Articles, Videos
“Be different, focus, and persevere…” In this video, I discuss the key lessons from the amazing career of Margaret Court, that can be applied to Accounting Firm...
