Is your fit out an expense or an investment?

Is your fit out an expense or an investment? For many CFO’s a new fitout is a necessary evil. However, if done well, the research would suggest it could just be the thing that differentiates you from your competition and ultimately reduces expenses and drives improved revenue. A great fit out should: Enhance your customer […]

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How to unlock capital and see your business grow.

Finding a balance between a desire to have the latest technology and equipment and its costs can be like walking a tightrope. All businesses want to be using the latest and greatest tools, but what is the best way to finance it? Do you lease(rent) or buy? Understanding the opportunity cost of capital associated when […]

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Three traits of a great CFO

As your business grows, it might be the right time to bring on board the skills of a Chief Financial Officer. But what are the things you should be looking for? How will you know if they are a right fit for your business and understand the direction you are wanting to take? Charles Fairlie, […]

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Chattel mortgage or rental – what’s best for your business?

Whether you lease or purchase assets for your business, outlaying money for equipment, vehicles or tools can be expensive and can impact your cashflow. Financing can be a good option for making large purchases – but what are the options? Both chattel mortgages and rental agreements each have its benefits and risks, plus varying tax […]

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The Amazon Effect

When Amazon announced in April that they are expanding into the Australian market, businesses small and large alike sat up and listened. There is no doubt that the impact of the retailing heavyweight will be significant – but to what degree? And how can businesses prepare for Amazon’s presence? What can we expect? Amazon plans […]

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Will Artificial Intelligence replace the CFO?

As technology advances at a rapid pace, the benefits to a business can be revolutionary. The sheer amounts of data and information available within an organisation – and your wider industry – can help to gain a competitive edge, but requires strong data analytics to fully understand trends and insights, and in turn make informed […]

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IFRS 16 is coming – Are you ready?

On 1st of January 2019 the new accounting standard IFRS 16 for Leases will replace IAS 17. Are you ready? The IFRS body[1] estimates that there are around $3.3 trillion of lease commitments in companies around the world, and 85% of these commitments do not appear on the balance sheet of organisations. For some organisations […]

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