INTHEBLACK December 2021 - Magazine - Page 4
CONTENTS
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REGULARS
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P O L I CY U P DAT E
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FROM THE DESK
Merran Kelsall FCPA,
CPA Australia president
and chairman.
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INTERACT
Discussions and
online additions.
The growing uptake of
environment, social and
governance (ESG)
reporting calls for
accountants and auditors
to enhance their ESG
expertise.
GET SMART
NEWS YOU NEED
TO KNOW
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GOOD READS
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End the work year on a
good note by getting on
top of your email with the
help of these apps.
What to read and
listen to this month.
FAS T F O C U S
The circular economy:
An economic model that
replaces the linear model of
“take, make, dispose” with
one that keeps resources on
a continuous, virtuous cycle
that eliminates waste.
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TIMES THREE
What are the most
important skills CFOs
will need to draw on
when tackling 2022?
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T E C H TA L K
PROFILES
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MEET THE CFO
Colin Aynsley FCPA
emphasises the
importance of using
numbers to tell a
compelling story.
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M Y C PA P R A C T I C E
For Liz Moore FCPA,
facilitating “financial
happiness” is at the
heart of an accountant’s
service to clients.
WORK
SMART
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HIGH PRAISE INDEED
Mastering the art of giving
and receiving praise is as
important as knowing how
to deliver constructive
criticism.
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B L A N K C A N VAS
Does making your mark in
a “blank canvas” role
seem daunting? Here’s
what you need to know.
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E XC E L Y O U R S E L F
The IFERROR macro is an
invaluable tool for handling
different errors in Excel.
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GIVING BACK
In bringing a taste of
Bollywood to Auckland,
Priya Shankar ASA unites
the local community and
helps raise funds for
paediatric healthcare.
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