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JAB - IASB ED 2011/4 Investment Entities

Wednesday, 7 December 2011

The JAB consider that when an entity's primary objective in making an investment in an entity is to obtain capital appreciation and/or investment income rather than to obtain benefits through control, the information needs of users are not best met by the presentation of consolidated financial statements.

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IPA - Taxation of Share Buy Backs

Friday, 2 December 2011

As a whole, the IPA supports the Government’s proposed changes to the "Taxation of Share Buy Backs" draft Bill as the measures will provide greater certainty, reduce compliance costs and result in overall balanced outcomes.

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JAB - AUASB ED 03/11 Proposed Standard on Related Services ASRS 4450 Comfort Letter Engagements

Tuesday, 15 November 2011

The JAB are pleased the Board has undertaken this project as there is a need for standards and guidance in this area, tailored for the Australian regulatory environment. Generally we are supportive of the proposals.

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JAB - AUASB ED 02/11 Proposed Standard on Assurance Engagements ASAE 3450 Assurance Engagements involving Corporate Fundraisings

Tuesday, 15 November 2011

The JAB commend the AUASB for undertaking this project as there is a need for updated standards and guidance in this area. We do, however, have some concerns in connection with the standard as proposed.

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MEDIA RELEASE: IPA introduces a financial services solution

Thursday, 10 November 2011

The IPA has today announced a partnership with AXA and MLC to provide its members with a comprehensive Financial Services Package.

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MEDIA RELEASE: NSW State Congress and Business Expo

Wednesday, 9 November 2011

Accountant’s face a bevy of choice when they attend this month’s NSW State Congress and Business Expo where an impressive range of big picture and small business topics are being presented.

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NSW member wins day at the races with Lexus

Wednesday, 9 November 2011

NSW IPA member Debbie Scerri wins a luxury day at the races courtesy of Lexus.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Small business fraught by super increase

Tuesday, 8 November 2011

The Government’s plan to gradually increase the superannuation guarantee from 9 per cent to 12 per cent will help to bolster retirement savings but the administration burden on small business must be considered.

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JAB - AUASB Assurance Engagements on General Purpose Water Accounting Reports

Monday, 31 October 2011

We recognise and support the need for assurance services to complement the water reporting practice currently being developed by the WASB. We recommended close liaison between the AUASB and WASB and are pleased to see this has occured.

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Annual Report 2010-2011

Friday, 28 October 2011

The IPA Annual Report for the 2010-2011 year is now available for download.

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UPDATE: FoFA FAQ

Friday, 28 October 2011

Future of Financial Advice - What accountants need to know. Updated October 2011.

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Letter to the Editor: Audit values critical from the start

Wednesday, 12 October 2011

It is disappointing to see the developments in the European Union regarding audit regulation are focusing yet again on a ban on auditors providing non-audit services to clients.

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