ALT How do you make your organisation’s return to the office a triumph (not a trauma)? Catherine Ross shares three essential tips for businesses and employees to bring work-life balance “back to centre” as workplaces open up.

ALT What are the most important things CAs need to know about the 2022-23 Federal Budget? An expert panel outlined the key tax and superannuation measures and political and economic backdrop of the Budget at #CAANZ‘s online member event on 30 March.

ALT Did you know that life insurance cover is not only relatively less expensive for younger people, it also tends to be more valuable? Find out how you and your family benefit from taking out life cover earlier. Brought to you by NobleOak.

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ALT The demand for accountants is white-hot. And as borders creak open, a wave of CAs are jetting overseas to abundant job offers. “My moving over was delayed about six months as a result of COVID-19. I imagine there are others in the same boat,” says (now) London-based Jane Carroll CA. Sam Keith spoke to Carroll and others about making the big move.

ALT “While businesses can’t control the shocks disrupting their supply chains, there are actions they can take to make their supply chains more resilient.” David Murphy from Asialink Business explains the hows and whys of the supply chain crisis, and what we can learn from it.

ALT What CRM (customer relationship management) software works for accountants wanting to turn inquiries into new customers? Accounting tech writer Sholto Macpherson looks at the best fit for small and medium accounting firms – including ones you can get for free.

ALT For accountants, the past two years have been like sprinting a marathon, says CA ANZ President Kate Boorer FCA. But when things get difficult, CAs should remember their organisation is there to lean on.

ALT Could smart tools lighten your workload and deliver more for your accounting clients? “Instead of using four platforms to manage clients’ provisional tax, now it’s down to just Tax Traders,” says Stuart Ruddell, director at JBM & Associates. Brought to you by Tax Traders. #ad

ALT The CA Library is a ‘secret weapon’ for CA ANZ members. Its research service and free access to ebooks and journals can make CAs’ professional lives much easier.

ALT “People sometimes see CPD as a burden… but, in fact, it's key to career progression,” says Alan Nelson from accountingcpd. With the 30 June deadline fast approaching, how can CAs use CPD courses as a step to their goals? Brought to you by accountingcpd.

ALT There are big opportunities for accountants to work with Australia’s TV and screen sector, says Kylie Parker CA. “The production accounting industry is desperate for additional staff given the increased filming.”

ALT Let’s stop waiting for things to get back to ‘normal’. The latest Acuity has practical ways you can adapt to navigate the new business landscape, from paying remote staff based overseas to using technology to stop you working 24/7 from home.

ALT How much do you know about your professional indemnity cover? Aon has a quick guide setting out what accountants need to know. Brought to you by Aon. #ad

ALT Want to lighten your compliance workload? NowInfinity could save accountants hours by automating regulatory compliance when they establish companies, trusts and SMSFs for clients. Brought to you by Class Ltd. #ad

ALT Accountants, want to regain two hours in your day? Using smarter tech to automatically collate client data is a good start. Here are 6 ways you can free up time, from The Access Group’s Kerry Agiasotis.

ALT CA ANZ wants business regulations reformed to promote growth in the 2022 Australian federal budget. Review is long overdue.

ALT “I always had a desire to do something on my own and in my own way,” Unni Ashok CA tells Acuity. Find out about his journey to founding Success Tax Professionals Nundah, and how he is giving back to his community.

ALT Aussie SMBs have good reason to be positive that activity will pick up in the coming months, despite the Xero Small Business Index for Australia declining in January, says Xero economist Louise Southall.

ALT Want to beat burnout as we return to school and the office? HCF offers exclusive bonuses to CA ANZ members that make it easier to access mental health support. Brought to you by HCF.