Tranche 2 is coming – what accountants need to know
Money laundering and terrorism financing are serious financial crimes that pose a threat to Australia’s economic and financial stability and national security. Money laundering is the process of concealing the origins of illegally obtained money.…
Adopting technology in the construction industry
A recent global report by McKinsey & Company ranked the Construction Industry as the second lowest (only ahead of agriculture and hunting) sector to have adopted technology in their workflow practices. Being a technology company…
Tranche 2 is coming – what you need to know about AML/CTF
The recent findings of major Australian companies not complying with the Australian Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regulations has highlighted the need for due diligence in an expanding global workplace. The current AML/CTF Act…
How to register a company in 4 steps
So you’ve had a great idea that you think, nay know is going to change the industry. You realise this is more than just a hobby and truly believe that your creation is going to…
3 things every business should know about SEO
As a business of any size, it’s no longer enough to just have a website. Recent research by Google found that 97% of consumers search for local businesses online. In order to ensure that your…
Why maintaining a healthy work/life balance is important!
In today’s fast-paced world, finding the separation between work and life is becoming more and more difficult. We’re so connected through our mobile devices that it has almost become normal to check emails in bed,…
What should be included in a pre-employment background check?
When hiring new employees, it should always be of best interest that you have a strict pre-employment process in place. Culture is key and your employees are your most valuable asset, so you need to…
Common things job applicants lie about
What happens if I lie in a job application? Sometimes when you’re preparing and updating your resume for a potential new role, you may find yourself coming face-to-face with some of those skeletons that were…
2017 Client Centricity Awards
Last week I had the pleasure of hosting InfoTrack’s second annual InfoTrack Client Centricity Awards to recognise excellence in client services and customer experience in the legal and accounting industries. It was an amazing night…
Top tips for diligent employee screening
As technology advances, so too does the landscape for economic crime. The 2016 Global Economic Crime Survey conducted by Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) found that 33% of organisations have experienced economic crime. Of this number, almost…
