Successful Year-end Reviews During COVID-19

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What a financial year it has been! As well as the impact that coronavirus has had on Accounting firms, this time of year can create pressure due to heightened work-load and expectations, as well as the tight deadline of the End of Financial Year. As we reach June 30th, year-end appraisals and salary reviews are…

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Virtual Meetings – Tips for the ‘new normal’

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Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual meetings are now the rule and not the exception. For people who do not like the camera (…me) this ‘new normal’ can feel challenging but by becoming aware of virtual meeting etiquette and reading the tips below, I hope I can assist you in easing into this.…

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Return to Work Guide

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As Coronavirus restrictions are being lifted across Australia, Lawson Delaney has compiled a practical guide to assist you with your planning as you return your workforce to the office and prepare for your new operating normal. Our attached guide includes useful information to enable decision making around reopening your office. These guidelines address health and…

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Accounting firms versus Industry accounting

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Accountants often come to a crossroads during their career and consider whether to move to industry or stay in the profession. In other words, should I work as an Accountant in a non-accounting business or within a public practice accounting firm? There are clear pro’s and con’s on ‘industry’ versus the accounting profession, which we…

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Skills You’re Learning whilst Accounting in Adversity

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In the space of five weeks (or even less) our Australian Accounting community has adapted and begun to work remotely. Any change tends to have it’s teething problems, but when it has been done at the speed and scale of the past weeks, we are surprised, and delighted that we have collectively been able to…

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