In this special episode of the One Voice podcast, editor Philip King speaks to panel members for this week’s International Council for Small Business conference, “Why do we measure economic success by unicorns?” The three guests are emeritus professor Dr Roy Green, who is special innovation adviser at the University of Technology, Sydney; Nick Kamper, chief executive of Purpose Bureau, Australia largest ESG information specialist; and Vicki Stylianou, who is group executive, advocacy and policy at the Institute of Public Accountants and joint chair of the conference. They discuss the legitimac ..read more

In this episode of the One Voice podcast, IPA chief executive Andrew Conway and IFA CEO John Edwards discuss how the pandemic has impacted professional associations, accountants and small business owners. As 2021 draws to end, CEOs of the IPA and IFA look back on how the pandemic has challenged the profession and what opportunities lay ahead in 2022. From sustainability and innovation to wellness and work-life balance, this episode delves into the key issues impacting accountants today.  ..read more

In this episode of the One Voice podcast, IPA group executive of advocacy and policy, Vicki Stylianou, delves into the many challenges of the ASIC industry funding model. With its roots in the Financial System Inquiry, the ASIC user-pays mode, or ASIC levy, has been heavily criticised in recent years. Vicki breaks down the evolution of cost recovery guidelines, the meteoric rise in the ASIC Levy since 2017 and the challenge facing practitioners of either absorbing costs or passing them on to customers ..read more

In this special edition of the OneVoice podcast, editor Maja Garaca Djurdjevic speaks to Vicki Stylianou and Matthew Cavicchia about a very timely topic – sustainability. Coinciding with the release the August/September edition of the Public Accountant journal – our sustainability special – Maja sits down with Vicki Stylianou, the IPA’s group executive of advocacy and policy, and IPA analyst Matthew Cavicchia to explore the role accountants and businesses play in creating a greener world. From the IPA’s own sustainability process to IFAC’s guidance, the trio explore the concept of sustainabili ..read more

In this special budget coverage episode of the One Voice podcast, editor Maja Garaca Djurdjevic speaks to Worrells partner Chris Cook. Maja and Chris chat through the state of small business post JobKeeper and the probability of an oncoming tsunami of insolvencies. Chris shares his thoughts on how the ATO will react to the growing mountain of small business tax debt and the government’s insolvency reforms. If you have any questions for anyone on our team, please get in touch with us at onevoice@theipagroup.org ..read more

In this special budget coverage episode of the One Voice podcast, editor Maja Garaca Djurdjevic speaks to IPA leadership to unpack one of the most important budgets in Australia’s history. Maja is joined by Andrew Conway, the CEO of the Institute of Public Accountants; Vicki Stylianou, executive general manager, advocacy and technical at the IPA; and the body’s general manager of technical policy Tony Greco. The IPA dissect the budget and reveal their thoughts on the government’s plans to boost jobs and inflate the economy. If you have any questions for anyone on our team, please get in touch ..read more

In this podcast, we continue our coverage of the IPA Deakin Small Business: Big Vision event, bringing you expert advice from US small business dignitaries. Vicki Stylianou, the executive general manager for advocacy and technical at the IPA, stepped in for our usual host, IPA CEO Andrew Conway, and together with our SME commentator Phillip Tarrant spoke to US small business royalty, who share some very valuable lessons to help you boost your productivity. Our guests include senior adviser to the Office of International Trade with the US Small Business Administration Eugene Cornelius jnr, and ..read more

In early September, the Institute of Public Accountants and Deakin University held an international conference focusing on Australia's flagging productivity. IPA Group CEO Andrew Conway and SME commentator Phillip Tarrant were on the ground at Deakin Downtown in Melbourne along with some senior small business dignitaries who came together to effect change in the small business community. Keynote speakers included Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar, the ASBFEO Kate Carnell, senior adviser to the Office of International Trade with the US Small Business Administration Eugene Cornelius jnr, and Ob ..read more

On this month's episode of One Voice, SME commentator Phillip Tarrant is joined by Vicki Stylianou, the executive general manager for advocacy and technical at the IPA, to talk about her role in the IPA and the ICSB. Phillip and Vicki chat about her election to the ICSB board, her roots in small business, and the role this community plays in boosting productivity growth in the Australian economy. What are some of the challenges faced by small business? What impact does the global economy have on Australian small businesses? What role do governments play in improving productivity growth? How ca ..read more

This month the CEO of the IPA Group Andrew Conway comes to you from China, where he led the China Beijing Delegation. Andrew was hosted by the CFO of the Alibaba Group's Alimama, Zita Wang, and the northern region managing partner of Deloitte China, Dr Norman Sze. In the latest issue of the OneVoice podcast, Andrew and his guests discuss the importance of the small business community at home and abroad, the Belt and Road Initiative, and how accountants can help their clients leverage global opportunities. We invite you to write to us with your suggestions and questions at onevoice@theipagroup ..read more