6. Excel is Your Superhero
BEST ON GROUND
David Boyar
- What if we think about change as a way to reduce our own redundancy risk?
- https://generationcfo.com/2020/02/11/automation- redundancy-risk-is-fake-news-heres-why-part-two/
- PI Women in accounting
- The best summary of the receipt app race right now.
- https://www.accountingweb.com/technology/accounting-software-news/come-place-your-bets-in-the-data-capture-casino#.XkHk7qjSHsU.linkedin
- Another accountant trials a 4 day work week - what are the unexpected benefits of this.
https://blog.connacc.nz/the-four-day-working-week-a-trial-for-connected-accountants/
Paul Meissner
- XLOOKUP in Excel. Hallelujah!!!
- https://www.cbronline.com/news/xlookup-excel
- AFR claim the court got it wrong, I say they got it right. Bulks up an argument for main residence test. I’d rather 100% tax free than 50%.
- https://www.afr.com/policy/tax-and-super/the-wrong-call-small-business-hit-by-cgt-concession-ruling-20200206-p53ygd
WORST ON GROUND
David Boyar
- QR codes aren't new and dont work.
- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stevenleaney_business-cards-are-something-that-havent-activity-6632503913545297920-jRsO/
- Offshoring will not - repeat will NOT reduce jobs
- https://theoutsourcedaccountant.com/blog/does-outsourcing-cost-local-jobs/
Paul Meissner
- $8m in tax avoidance out of PKF. Big firm, interesting the lack of oversight. The charges include knowingly lodging nine false income tax returns on behalf of the client and concealing, destroying and knowingly providing forged evidence in response to a Tax Office audit.
- https://www.afr.com/wealth/tax/tax-partner-accused-of-evading-8m-for-client-20200211-p53zpw
- How to damage staff morale. Partners get free breakfast while staff are told to drink less milk.
- https://www.afr.com/rear-window/kpmg-partners-exclusive-breakfast-service-20200210-p53zek
- David’s demo skills
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