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IN THIS ISSUE
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 peoples, 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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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
A note from the CPA Australia president
and chair, Dale Pinto FCPA.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Career-boosting courses from
CPA Australia.
5
ADVOCACY UPDATE
News from CPA Australia’s policy
and advocacy experts.
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NUMBER CRUNCH
Essential workplace data from across
the globe.
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FAST FOCUS
What to watch, read and listen
to this month.
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LESSONS FROM INDIGENOUS
GOVERNANCE
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Benjamin Murray CPA says businesses
can benefit from embedding
social, cultural and environmental
considerations into governance models.
THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC
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Strategic guidance from accountants
helps musicians adapt to challenges
such as streaming economics and AI.
BIRTHRATE ECONOMICS
26
Lower birthrates are tightening
labour supply, with policymakers
under pressure to formulate a response.
PREPARE FOR WHAT’S NEXT
Shelly Shi FCPA exemplifies
courageous career ownership
and innovative thinking.
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