Globally, and especially in Asia, there seems to be unwavering faith that higher education—especially a university degree—was a pathway to a good job and better lifestyle. ‘College’ or ‘University’ has been hailed by governments as […] The University Degree: Societal Expectations vs. Reality […]
The rapid development of information and communication technology (ICT) means that on the one hand, information gathering gets cheaper and easier, and on the other, the cost of making mistakes based on poor or late Granular Costing: The New Frontier of Cost Management Systems […]
Our globe is faced with a formidable challenge: producing enough high-quality, diversified, and nutrient-rich food within the confines of our planet to feed a growing population. This entails considerably decreasing the global food system’s environmental The Environmental Impact of the Global Food System: The Curse of Ultra-Processed Foods. […]
A tax expert from Australia started speaking like a spy in the dead of winter in 2015. He emailed classified information obtained from a confidential briefing by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to associates with PwC Tax Scandal’s Aftermath: It’s Time to Seriously Regulate the Big 4 […]
Governments all across the world, including those in Australia, utilise the service of consultants. Since the 1990s, commercial companies that provide advice and assistance to government and non-government organisations have played an increasing role in Consulting Firms: Big Bucks but Little Value for Governments […]
Paul Samuelson, a Nobel-prize winning economist, once joked that the stock market had predicted nine of the last five recessions. Business forecasting is a practice that helps determine how to allocate resources and plan strategically Business Forecasting: Prediction or Speculation? […]
The meaninglessness of modern work – and the pandemic – has led many to question their approach to their jobs. What does this mean for management accountants? KEY TAKEAWAYS The term “quiet ‘Quiet Quitting’: The Silent Challenge of Performance Management […]