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NAIDOC Week 2023 Theme statement
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knowledge and teaching practices to those
in our First Nations communities,” he says.
This could come in the form of remote
business support, navigating financial
literacy or providing simple financial tools
that are not always available or accessible
to First Nations communities, Miller adds.
HOW ACCOUNTANTS CAN CONTRIBUTE
Law says there are many ways for accounting
and finance professionals to make a difference.
“We know that many Indigenous people
have low levels of financial literacy. This affects
people personally, in how they manage their
money, but it also affects our people and our
Elders as they carry out their roles as native title
holders and as members of boards of Aboriginal
community-controlled organisations,” she says.
“Accountants can work with individuals to
improve their financial literacy, their personal
finances and assist them in making sure
their taxes are up-to-date,” says Law. “They
can work with organisations to improve
the financial understanding of the board
members and help them navigate investment
strategies and budgets for their organisations.
“As accountants, we can genuinely help
to improve the lives of Indigenous people
by providing our services in an accessible
and unbiased way.”
KATINA LAW FCPA, IPS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
They can work with Indigenous businesses
to help them understand their cash flows
and assist them in accessing capital.”
Miller recommends reaching out to current
Indigenous accountants and giving support to
the Indigenous community. Encouraging the next
generation of Indigenous students to enter the
profession is another way accountants can help.
Law adds, “As accountants, we can
genuinely help to improve the lives of
Indigenous people by providing our services
in an accessible and unbiased way.
“I encourage all members to think about how
they can assist, whether through volunteering
on a board or providing pro bono services or by
serving their Indigenous clients with integrity.”
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