INTHEBLACK July/August 2023 - Magazine - Page 2
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JANE RENNIE
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IRINA FAINBERG
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IN THIS ISSUE
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14
CPA Australia President and Chair
Merran Kelsall AO FCPA discusses
the role of effective tax systems.
Katina Law FCPA is making an impact
on ASX-listed company boards and
Indigenous-owned businesses.
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18
Blockbuster courses, webinars
and events from CPA Australia
to boost your career.
Proposed changes to ethical and
professional standards for forensic
accounting services are likely to
affect expert witness services.
CPA AUSTRALIA UPDATE
CPA Australia acknowledges the traditional
owners and custodians of the lands on
which this magazine is produced. We
acknowledge the spirit and rich storytelling
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people, the world’s oldest living culture. We
pay our respects to all First Nations Peoples
and to Elders past and present of these
lands, and extend this respect to the people
and lands throughout Australia and the
world. We are committed to co-creating a
future that embraces First Nations Peoples
for present and future generations.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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FAST FOCUS
What to read, watch
and listen to this month.
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BENEFITS OF WISDOM
First Nations accountants explain
what the NAIDOC Week 2023 theme,
“For Our Elders”, means to them, and how
accountants can make a difference.
UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE
BEARING WITNESS
24
MODERN SLAVERY: INJUSTICE PERSISTS
The review of Australia’s Modern
Slavery Act 2018 could lead to
an expansion of its powers.
30
FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP
Darren Greentree FCPA has evolved as a
CFO to suit the shifting business landscape.
