Victorian CPA Congress – open for discussion

September 14, 2010

Cris Massis

My first CPA Congress experience was in 2002.

Back then there was no such thing as a Virtual CPA Congress, no CPA Congress Mobile Navigator (iPhone app), the program stretched over a 3 to 4 week period, and Twitter wasn’t around so a #cpacongress hash tag would have sounded as strange to me then as it does now. Lol. By the way, members couldn’t even register online.

How times have changed in 8 short years.

I now compare CPA Congress to an elite athlete (Roger Federer) – lean, efficient, new-age, technologically advanced and a superior performer.

Each year when the CPA Congress program is announced, I always reflect on the complimentary community sessions.

Our three sessions this year provide a great insight into current global and local issues. Firstly, the annual research lecture featuring international academic Miklos Vasarhelyi will be advocating continuous assurance and audit in a real-time economy. Quite timely post GFC . Secondly, the always popular SME session has a panel of presenters to help springboard small business post GFC. Is there a theme emerging here…? Finally, in a ‘ground-breaking’ election year, Terry Moran highlights opportunities in the reform of Australian Government Administration – I’m sure we all have an opinion on this.

The Victorian Divisional Council are also having their October meeting ‘open’ to all members @ CPA Congress. Members will have a great opportunity to meet the Victorian President and have Q&A time with Council. I would welcome the opportunity to catch up with as many members as possible.

Only a few more sleeps now…I look forward to seeing you at MCEC in October.  What are you most looking forward to at CPA Congress?

Cris Massis

GM, Victoria

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Navigating the New and post economic crisis

September 10, 2010

Paul Drum

I was reviewing the CPA Congress brochure on the weekend, and marveled at what the organisation is able to offer by way of content again this year.  This year’s CPA Congress will be the biggest ever, and I hope you can make time to participate.

Not surprisingly there are quite a few ‘post crisis’ sessions on offer that appear to be well placed from both an interest and value perspective.

Something that interests me about the economy going forward is the W effect. There are two schools of thought on the so-called W effect – those that predict a second dip is imminent, and those that don’t.

And while the outcome may differ from one jurisdiction to another, the most recent Australian National Accounts showed that the Australian economy is faring very well in this regard, growing by 1.2 per cent in Q2, and 3.3 percent for the year, marking Australia’s 19th consecutive year of growth.  An outstanding achievement by any measure, especially given the ongoing global economic uncertainty.

But many other jurisdictions have not been as fortunate and the global economic outlook remains ever uncertain.

What do you think about the state of the economy, will there be a second dip?

Good luck as you Navigate the New, and we look forward to your feedback.

Paul Drum General Manager Policy and Research
CPA Australia

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Welcoming support from all levels of government

August 31, 2010

Richard Petty FCPA

I am delighted by the strong support from government that we have received for CPA Congress. It is an indication of the good relationships that CPA Australia has developed with governments over time.

Keynote/opening addresses will be given by Premier Kristina Keneally in Sydney; Treasurer John Lenders in Melbourne; Treasurer Michael Aird in Hobart; Chief Minister Tom Pauling AO QC in Darwin; Deputy Premier the Hon Kevin Foley in Adelaide and Chief Minister Jon Stanhope in Canberra. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industrial Relations Simon Finn will represent Premier Anna Bligh in Brisbane. The fact that so many politicians at such high level have accepted our invitation to speak at CPA Congress is testament to the calibre of the event that we stage.

In addition, all the State Premiers and Chief Ministers in Australia have provided a foreword for CPA Congress 2010 in their jurisdiction. You may have seen an excerpt of their message in the printed brochure; the full text is in our online information. They are very aware of how CPA Congress helps finance, accounting, and business professionals to enhance their skills, and how it promotes opportunities for business growth. Obviously they understand how important it is to be able to Navigate the New!

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Navigating the New, and Australia’s Federal Election

August 23, 2010

Paul Drum

The weekend’s tightly contested Federal election outcome resulted in a hung parliament in Australia – for the first time since 1940, according to the political historians.

The fact that there is no clear winner at this time means we are now in a kind of political limbo, with the future of issues such as the proposed minerals tax, company tax cuts, paid parental leave, broadband, a price on carbon emissions along with a raft of other policy measures now unclear in the short term at least.

However much of this will be more clear by the time CPA Congress rolls around. And in keeping with this year’s Congress theme of Navigating the New, I’ll be presenting at five of the Congresses on business and tax issues again this year, and I look forward to meeting many of you there.

Also for those who can’t make it in person this year, please note that we’re also offering Virtual Congress, so there’s no excuses for not participating, learning something new to enhance your careers and also enable you to get your CPD hours up!

In the meantime, and if you haven’t done so already, why not also check out CPA Australia’s Federal Election 2010 page. Regardless of the final election outcome, CPA Australia’s post election priorities are now well established and can be viewed on this site. We will pursue these priorities on behalf of members and the profession as we Navigate the New.

As always we look forward to your comments and feedback.

Paul Drum, General Manager Policy and Research
CPA Australia

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Your CPA Congress conversation starts now

August 10, 2010

Helen MitchellWhat matters most to finance and business professionals? What are the issues they want to debate and discuss? What are the topics they care about and want to know more?

These were the pressing questions we asked ourselves when planning for this year’s CPA Congress, and for this blog you are reading. CPA Congress is starting soon, and we’re here to form part of that story, along with you.

This year we’ve expanded the horizons of CPA Congress into more physical locations, and also into the virtual – this means that no matter where you are located in the world, you can participate in CPA Congress.

And through this blog we’re aiming for you to get the behind-the-scenes stories – insights from presenters, members and the CPA Congress team.

Come back here for thoughts, opinions and more as we navigate through the CPA Congress season.

We’ll give you opportunities to keep updated, inspire conversation and connection with our members and beyond, whether you’re able to make it to CPA Congress or not.

So we invite you to tell us by commenting below – what knowledge and issues do you want to connect with for your role and profession?

We look forward to your comments!

Helen Mitchell, General Manager Knowledge Networks
CPA Australia

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Welcome to CPA Congress 2010 – Navigate the New

August 2, 2010

Alex_Malley_FCPAIt’s my pleasure to be the first contributor to the 2010 CPA Congress blog. If there’s one thing that’s constant in this world, it’s change. That’s why I think Navigate the New is a great theme for CPA Congress. We have a new Prime Minister, new taxes, new issues to consider in terms of climate change and sustainability, new challenges from emerging markets, lessons from the GFC and much more. CPA Congress can help you learn what’s new, what it means for you and your business, and then work out how to deal with new challenges and stay healthy at the same time.

I’ll be dropping in on a few of the sessions on offer because I’m always keen to learn from others and benefit from their expertise. I’m looking forward to hosting some myself, in my ‘On the Couch’ slot where I talk to business leaders about how they realised their potential and got to where they are. Mingling with other delegates is a great way to make new contacts and spark some ideas for your business.

See you there!

Alex Malley, CEO of CPA Australia

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CPA Congress 2009 in Singapore

January 19, 2010

More than 200 delegates from government, regulators, and the business community gathered in Singapore on 27 October 2009 at CPA Congress. Professor Richard Petty, President and Chairman of CPA Australia and Alex Malley, CEO of CPA Australia were in attendance to support and participate in the event.

Themed ‘The Way Forward’, the event focused on the new challenges professionals face as the world emerges from the global financial crisis. Comprising business, accounting, and tax Forums, CPA Congress 2009 saw key business leaders and technical experts from the region share their insights and ideas on how to thrive during economic uncertainty.

Webcasts of these forums are now available free of charge for all CPA Australia members. The webcasts feature seven full-length videos and downloadable presentation slides providing an invaluable knowledge source for those interested in business across Asia.

If you’re not a member, don’t worry — for AUD$27.50 you too can enjoy the webcast recordings.

Register now to watch video recordings of the event.

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Interview with Ric Willmot

December 16, 2009

Ric Willmot, CEO of Executive Wisdom consulting group, delivered a number of sessions on management and leadership at CPA Congress in Canberra. He is a a seasoned Congress presenter, attending and delivering a number of events this year and in previous years.

Ric’s passion for the business sector is evident when he discusses his own experiences and ideas for improving relationships and processes in the work place. He writes for business magazines and consults organisations such as Pricewaterhouse Coopers and the Dubai Royal Family Group of companies.

He recently spoke with us about his experiences at CPA Congress and views on businesses emerging from the economic downturn.

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Confront confrontation

December 2, 2009

Dugald Christie-Johnson presenting at CPA Congress

Recorded on Thursday, 19 November 2009 at CPA Congress Perth, WA.

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Dugald Christie-Johnson, Director
SeventhWave

This interactive, thought-provoking, informative and highly engaging session was designed to help you create a blueprint for your leadership development.

This video explores the SeventhWave model for successful change leaders in order to prepare you for dealing effectively with the challenging behaviours you may encounter in the business world.

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Ethical conduct: perceptions and obligations

December 2, 2009

Rosemary Sainty presenting at CPA Congress

Recorded on Thursday, 19 November 2009 at CPA Congress Perth, WA.

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Rosemary Sainty Head, Responsible Business Practice
St James Ethics Centre

In this video presentation Rosemary reviewed the results of the 2009 Annual Professions Business Ethics Survey and considers the central relevance of ethics at the moment, and the link between ethics, responsible business practice and productivity.

Rosemary also explored the ethical perceptions and obligations of those working in the professions, discussing the definition of business ethics, how this correlates to what people say they think they are and importantly the boundaries of what staff may consider to be a violation of their core principles.

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