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IN THIS ISSUE
CPA AUSTRALIA UPDATE
A message from the CPA Australia
President and Chair Dale Pinto FCPA.
4
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Career boosting courses from
CPA Australia.
5
ADVOCACY UPDATE
News from CPA Australia’s policy
and advocacy experts.
6
FAST FOCUS
What to watch, read and listen to
this month.
8
TACTICAL MOVES
Rajeev Adrian FCPA reaps the
rewards of following a non-linear
career path.
14
MEASURING SOCIAL IMPACT
18
Integrity and authenticity are key risks
as more organisations begin to report
on the impact of their social programs.
A TURN-UP FOR THE BOOKS
24
The continued success of independent
bookstores provides important lessons
for other businesses.
HIGH SPIRITS
30
Audrey Lim CPA has found success running
a hospitality and retail group in Malaysia,
including a thriving cocktail bar.
ACCOUNTANTS
WITHOUT BORDERS
The business process outsourcing
industry provides a crucial boost to
the economy of the Philippines.
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