Finance news in Australia

An overview of news, trends and research in Finance consulting in Australia:

A leaner finance function for professional services firms For many professional services firms in Australian, the next twelve months may bring financial challenges.
22 August 2023
Driving continuous improvement across the assurance lifecycle Assurance is critical to good governance of any business.
06 March 2023
CFOs to oversee supply chain management to prevent cost blowouts Chief Financial Officers across sectors are expected to grow their oversight of supply chain management in the coming months, as they seek to gain more control on spending and prevent cost blowouts,
14 December 2022
Three ways automation can turbocharge finance processes As the driver of cost-related efficiencies across the business, finance departments need to demonstrate the competent handling of company funds.
10 November 2022
How will rising interest rates impact Australian supply chains? For many Australian businesses, increasing interest rates are set to pose (or already posing) significant challenges.
19 April 2022
Why finance teams should be freed up for the supplier relationship With inflation on the rise and supply chains under mounting stress, CFOs need to get clever with how they optimise their working capital and at the same time keep suppliers committed, writes Paul Mor
30 March 2022
Is the RBAs end to bond buying a sign of rising interest rates? Last week Australia's central bank (RBA) announced the end of its quantitative easing program resulting in the conclusion of the bond buying stimulus scheme.
08 February 2022
‘Consider on demand services to cut costs and drive growth’ Roslyn Newbound, the founder and chief executive of Accuratus Business Advisors and Consultants, encourages businesses to consider on demand services to cut costs and drive growth during the pandemic
07 December 2021
How data scientists can reshape the corporate finance function For many years, corporate finance teams have been affectionately known as ‘bean counters’.
01 December 2021
McGrathNicol: Billions of working capital locked up at ASX companies Working capital drives cash flow, and more cash means more flexibility in making business decisions.
30 November 2021
Adopt cryptocurrencies to meet changing customer experience trends Lyndall Spooner, founder and CEO of research agency Fifth Dimension Consulting, is urging businesses to adopt crypto as a form of payment to meet the fundamental needs of a growing base of consumers
21 November 2021
How BlackLine helped two companies streamline their finance Finance and accounting teams are constantly on the hunt for ways to streamline processes and boost efficiency so they can add more value to their operations.
07 November 2021
Bring accounts up to date to qualify for Covid-19 financial support Despite the availability of several support packages for businesses across all three tiers of government, many businesses are struggling to qualify for Covid-19 financial support.
21 September 2021
The new payment times reporting framework will affect big business On the 30th September 2021, the first round of reporting under the new Payment Times Reporting Scheme (PTRS) is due.
06 September 2021
Nine steps to improve business planning in a Covid-constant world Facing the continuous presence of Covid-19 and an ever-changing business environment, organisations are seeking to change the way they undertake strategic planning.
09 August 2021
The CFO is more than ever a champion of changing future odds Over the past pandemic-hit year, the spotlight has firmly been on the CFO as organisations seek the resilience to survive the challenging near-term period while successfully positioning themselves for the future.
28 July 2021
Grant Thornton launches CFO advisory service in Australia In the footsteps of other large Grant Thornton members firms globally, the Australian division has launched a dedicated CFO Advisory service.
14 July 2021
Xcellerate IT and Link4 implement e-invoicing solution at DISER Australia’s Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER) has implemented an e-invoicing platform to automate the processing of supplier invoices.
06 April 2021
ASX100 companies global leaders in ESG and SDG reporting According to a benchmark from KPMG, Australia’s top 100 companies perform better than some of the largest firms in the world when it comes to sustainability-related financial reporting.
30 March 2021
Five financial management tips for small business owners Setting up a new business is never easy. One of the challenges is managing finances – making sure that financial stability is guaranteed while investing in the growth of the business.
15 March 2021
Victoria selects 200+ firms for finance, treasury and tax framework The Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance has selected over 200 professional services firms for its $300+ million framework agreement for commercial, financial and tax advisory services.
28 February 2021
Finance and accounting professionals lack confidence in data Covid-19 has turned up the heat on finance and accounting professionals, and few are equipped with the right tools to manage the pressure.
21 February 2021
Number of FinTechs in Australia passes the 700 mark The latest roundup of Australia’s FinTech landscape shows more than 100 new FinTechs entered the in-demand segment over the course of the past twelve months, with lending apps and blockchain technolo
25 January 2021
Assessing IT financial management maturity in government How does a government organisation demonstrate the value of its IT spend with transparency? How can CIOs and CFOs broker a strong relationship to achieve IT Financial Management (ITFM) maturity?
11 October 2020
A trusted advisor can help explore all financing options When businesses are seeking options for financing business expansion, a capital expenditure or a new project, it pays to consult a trusted advisor.
25 May 2020
Five steps for cost reduction in the oil & gas industry The oil and gas industry is currently facing unprecedented change, having to deal with both the Covid-19-induced downturn and the impact of low oil prices triggered by a price war.
17 May 2020
Financial crime prevention needs a comprehensive approach As incidences of corruption and fraud intensify under Covid-19 conditions, FTI Consulting financial crime advisory expert Mark Pulvirenti addresses the status of detection and prevention mechanisms a
13 May 2020
CFO role increasingly demanding in Australian Public Service A new survey conducted among leaders in the Australian Public Service reveals that the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is growing more sophisticated by the day.
15 April 2020
Seven Australian firms among world's top FinTech innovators KPMG and H2 Ventures have released their annual compilation of the FinTech 100, recognising the globe’s top innovators in the financial technology (FinTech) space.
14 November 2019
Australians are increasingly tapping into FinTech services Australia is among six large markets across the globe that have experienced a remarkable jump in the level of financial technology (FinTech) adoption since 2017.
20 August 2019
Investments in Australia's FinTech sector plummet by 50% Investments in Australian companies in the financial technology (FinTech) sector has plummeted by more than 50% in the first half of this year, from US$223 million in the same period last year to $10
13 August 2019
Air New Zealand flies in Oliver Wyman for cost cutting review Embattled Air New Zealand is working on a large cost-cutting exercise, aimed at carving-out savings of 5% from its operational cost base.
06 August 2019

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