by Stephen Atherton | Feb 5, 2020 | Accounting & Finance, Superannuation, The world @work
February already and we’re fully back into the swing of work, with the Australia Day long weekend gone and kids back to school. Companies and employees everywhere are returning to significant challenges to the Australian economy and their industries within it,...
by Stephen Atherton | Aug 23, 2018 | Accounting & Finance, Superannuation, The world @work
Q. What’s in the news every day and the first topic of discussion whenever I sit down with clients or candidates? A. The Hayne Royal Commission and, to a much lesser extent, the recent Productivity Commission report into Superannuation. Where the draft...
by Stephen Atherton | Jun 30, 2017 | Accounting & Finance, Superannuation, The world @work
I’ve just finished an interview with an accountant… (insert your joke or comment of choice)… for a Financial Controller role. Actually it’s a great opportunity with a small private investment company. I generally start an interview with an easy general...
by Stephen Atherton | May 5, 2017 | Accounting & Finance, Superannuation, The world @work
Let me paint the scene. It’s Saturday night, I’m at a friend’s house with a group of mates as our children run inside and outside the house vaguely supervised. Our respective partners are all out, so we’re taking the opportunity for a beer,...
by Stephen Atherton | Sep 23, 2016 | Accounting & Finance, Superannuation, The world @work
We’ve got the sun. We’ve got the space. With renewables fast becoming big business abroad, it’s obvious that the industry has huge potential here in Australia. It’s great when you see a local company taking on the challenge. Recently one of my...