ACCOUNTING HARMONISATION Four International Harmonisation Exposure Abdull, Tan Sri, Dr. Othman Yeop — Malayasia Dec. 26 Drafts Issued Plans for Technology Future Go International — Now (News) Dec. 8 Leasing Harmonisation ED82 Issued Sep. 75 ACCOUNTANCY PROFESSION Looking for Harmony: the Australian Approach: May 44 Auditing the Auditors — the Esanda Case: Aug. 16 Colin Parker Andrew Greinke and Gregory Shailer Three International Harmonisation Exposure Aug. 75 Motherhood Statements: Diny Slamet Aug. 42 Drafts Issued New Research Maps the Changing Landscape: Jun. 48 Raising Standards for Financial Disclosure: May 50 Roger Debreceny, Michael Nugent and Glen Clark Anstis Gray (AICPA — Elliott Report) (Part 1) PNG Reforms Lay Solid Foundation: Richard Flynn Aug. 44 ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE The Road Ahead: a Different Path: Roger Jul. 44 Hard Facts on Software: Veechi Curtis Debreceny, Michael Nugent and Glen Gray Keeping Up with Technology the Key (AICPA — Elliott Report) (Part 2) Women’s Strategy for Audit Agency: ACCOUNTING STANDARDS Glenda Sladen AAG2 — Accounting for a Change in the May 75 Company Tax Rate Retained ACCOUNTANTS AAG3 — Classification of Leases by May 75, Jul. 33 Advising Businesses: a Lot to Know: Colin Beavis Mar. 20 Lessors Withdrawn Communication Skills Preferred: Survey (News) Sep. 14 AAG4 — Accounting for Intra-Group May 75 Financial Advice: Know the Rules!: Mike Gehde Mar. 18 Transfers of Tax Losses Retained Good Medicine? Doctors Give their Diagnosis: Jul. 22 AAG5 — Accounting for Intangible May 75, Jun. 75, Jul. 33 Craig Thomas Assets Withdrawn The GST Cometh: What Impact on Accountants: Dec. 34 AAG6 — Accounting for Fringe Benefits May 75, Jul. 33 Max Warlow Tax Withdrawn The international Marketplace: Expanding Jun. 22 AAG7 — Accounting Implications of May 75, Jul. 33 Horizons: Nick Waterworth Dividend Imputation Looking Abroad (News) Apr. 11 Withdrawn Jul. 33 Malaysia: Expertise Needed: Datuk Abdullah Dec: 29 AAG8 — Accounting for Capital Gains May 75 bin Haji Ahmad Badawi Tax Retained The New World Cometh: the Accountant as Mar. 14 AAG9 — Accounting for Marketable May 75, Jul. 33 In-House Adviser: John Corrigan Securities in the Context of AAS2 and AAS10 Recruitment: What Skills: Ian MacCullum Jun. 18 Withdrawn Jul. 33 Re-engineering Personal Skills: Richard Craig Nov. 54 AAS3/AASB1020 — Accounting for Income Tax May 75 Rural Accounting Services: the Client’s Perspective: Apr. 42 AAS4/AASB1021 — Depreciation Jul. 32, Sept:.75, Terry Delany and Ronald Johnson of Non-Current Assets Amended Oct. 73 US Educators Look to the Big Picture: May 52 AAS8/AASB1002 — Events Occuring After Dec. 74 Stephen Albrecht Reporting Date Reissued AAS9 — Expenditure Carried Forward to Jul. 32 ACCOUNTING Subsequent Accounting Periods Withdrawn The Dice Roll for Casino Accounting: Roger Juchau Apr. 52 AAS10/AASB1010 — Accounting Feb. 62, Aug. 76, The Equity Accounting Debate: Linda English (AAR) Oct. for Non-Current Assets Oct. 53 AAS13 — Specific Disclosures by Financial Apr. 82 ACCOUNTING EDUCATION Institutions Issued MBAs: Choosing from the Field: Bruce McKern Sep. 44 AAS14 — Accounting for Investments Sep. 23, Oct. 52, 53 Management Accounting: What Skills? John Lowry in Associates and Christine Yap Mar. 50 AAS14/AASB1016 — Accounting for Apr. 75, Apr. 82, Masters of e-space: Further Education via the Net Jul. 56 Investments in Associates Jal. 32,33, Sep. 237 Ot 525/53 New Planning Course (News) Aug. 10 Reissued PS Accounting: Poor Relation in Education: AAS17/AASB1008 — Accounting for Leases Dec: 75 Rob Sims Jul. 54 Revised Self-education: Avoiding the Tax Traps: Joan Wells Mar. 48 AAS19/AASB1006 — Accounting Aug. 75, Oct. 53, Dec. 75 US Educators Look to the Big Picture: May 52 for Joint Ventures Stephen Albrecht AAS20/AASB1012 — Foreign Currency Nov. 75 Translation ACCOUNTING FIRMS AAS22 — Related Party Transactions Jun. 74, Aug. 75 PW, ESANDA Lead: Survey (News) AAS23/AASB1014 — Feb. 62, Apr. 82, May 50, Jul. 34, 60 February 1998 Australian Accountant Set-off and Extinguishment of Debt Reissued Sep. 23 E55 — Impairment of Assets Issued Jul. 77 AAS24/AASB1024 — Consolidated Financial Jun. 74 Submission Jul. 77, Aug. 76, Sep. 77, Dec. 75 Reports E56 — Leases Issued Jul. 77 AAS26/AASB1023 — Financial Reporting Feb. 62, Apr. 75, Submission Jul. 77, Aug. 76 of General Insurance Jul. 34, Aug. 75, Sep. 23 E57 — Interim Financial Reporting Issued Oct. 73 Activities Reissued for Comment AAS28/AASB1026 — Statement of Aug. 50, Dec. 54, 74 Submission Oct. 75, Nov. 7 Cash Flows Reissued E58 — Discontinuing Operations Issued Oct. AAS29 — Financial Reporting by Government Mar. 38 for Comment Departments Submission Oct. AAS31 — Financial Feb. 61, Mar. 38, Jui. 34, Sep. E59 — Provisions, Contingent Liabilities Oct. Reporting by Governments Issued and Contingent Assets Issued for Comment AAS31 — Drawing the Big Picture: Frank Micallef Mar. 38 Submission Oct. 75, Nov. AAS32/AASB1032 — Feb. 61, Jul. 34, Aug. 36, Sep. 23 E60 — Intangibles Issued for Comment Oct. Specific Disclosures by Financial Institutions Issued Submission Oct. 75, Nov. AAS33/AASB1033 — Feb. 61, Apr. 82, May 50, Jul. 34, 75; E61 —— Business Combinations Issued for Comment Oct. Presentation and Disclosure of Financial Sep. 23 Submission Oct. 75, Nov. Instruments Issued ED54 — Calculation and Disclosure Dec. 5 AASB1010 — Accounting for the Revaluation Mar. 58 of Earnings Per Share of Non-Current Assets ED59 — Financial Instruments Issued May 51 AASB1016 — Accounting for Apr. 75, Apr. 82, Jul. 32, ED65 — Presentation and Disclosure of May £ Investments in Associates Financial Instruments Issued AASB1017 — Mar. 74, Apr. 57, Jun. 34, 74, Jul. 32, 75; ED66 — Reporting on the Credibility Dec. Related Party Disclosures Reissued Aug. 75, Sep. 22 of InformationSubmission Dec. AASB1018 — Profit and Loss Account Jul. 32 The Path to Certainty: Greg Pound Dec. AASB1019 — Measurement and Presentation Nov. 49 ED71 — Equity Method of Accounting Oct. 52 of Inventories in the Context of the Historical ED73 — Financial Reporting of Life Insurance Feb. Cost System Business Issued AASB1026 — Statement of Cash Flows Aug. 50, Dec. 54, 74 Submission Feb. 63, May 75, 76, Jul. 75 AASB1027 — Earnings Per Share Dec. 54 ED74 — Depreciation of Feb. 62, May 44, Jul. : AASB1029 — Half-Year Accounts and Oet. 53 Non-Current Assets Issued Consolidated Accounts Submission Jun. AASB1030 — Application of Accounting Jun. 34 ED75 — Borrowing Costs Issued May 74, Jul. Standards to Financial Year Accounts and Submission May 75, Jun. 75, Oct. Consolidated Accounts of Disclosing Entities ED76 — Events Occuring After Reporting May 74, Jul. < Other Than Companies Date Issued AASB1034 — Information Feb. 61, Mar. 74, Apr. 56, Submission May 75, Jun. 75, Jul. 76, to be Disclosed in Jun. 34, Jul, 75, Aug. 75, Sep. 22 ED77 — Statement of Cash Flows Issued May 74, Jul. < Financial Reports Issued Submission May 75, Jun. 75, Sep. AASB1035 — Amendments to Accounting Aug. 75 ED78 — Construction Contracts Issued May 74, Jul. Standard AASB1034 Issued Submission May 75, Jun. 75, Jul. 76, Nov. AGS1016 — Audit and Review Reports — Dec. 76 ED79 — Joint Ventures Issued Aug. Half-Year Accounts and Consolidated Accounts Submission May 75, 76, Aug. 76, Sep. 77, Oct. 75, Dec. AGS1026 — Superannuation Funds — Feb. 62 ED80 — Inventories and Disclosure of Cost of Aug. Auditors Reports on Externally Managed Goods Sold Issued Funds Issued Submission Aug. 76, Sep. 77, Oct. 75, Nov. 76 AGS1028 — Uncertainty Issued Sep. ED81 — Revenue Issued Aug. 75 AGS1030 — Derivatives in a Coprorate Sep. Submission Aug. 76, Sep. TT, Get. 75 Environment Issued ED82 — Leases Issued Sep. 75 APS9 — Statement on Compilation of Financial Jul. 34 Submission Sep.. 77, Oct: 75, Dee. 75 Reports Issued ED83 — Self-Generating and Regenerating Nov. 48, AUS202 — Objective and General Principles Sep. 54 Assets Issued Governing an Audit of a Financial Report Submission Nov. 77, Dec. AUS702 — The Audit Report on a General Mar. 57 Closer Look at Living Assets: Robert Keys Nov. Purpose Financial Report ED84 — Acquisition of Assets Issued Dec. 7 AUS702: Emphasis ... But No Certainty?: Mar. 57 Submission Dec. Ruth Picker ED85 — Earnings Per Share Issued Dec. AUS708 — Going Concern Mar. 57 Submission Dec. Bring Back ‘True and Fair’: AICD (News) May The Equity Method: Rules for Implementation: Oct. E40 — Financial Instruments Issued May 51 Geoff Harris Australian Accountant February 1998 Crossing the GAAP — Changes to Reporting: Choosing an IT Consultant — and Getting Mar. 66 Colin Parker and Bruce Porter What You Pay For: Andrew Kent (Technology) The Figures for 1997/98: New Rules: Colin Parker Financial Advice: Know the Rules!: Mike Gehde Mar. 18 The Good China?: Accounting for Cash The New World Cometh: the Accountant Mar. 14 Flow Statements in PRC: Samson Leung as In-House Adviser: John Corrigan Guidance on International Standards IAS1 — Presentation of Financial Statements - ADVERTISING Revised Drawing the Marketing Map: Wayne Benton IAPC ED/AuSB ED65 The Consideration Effective Advertising: Bang for the Buck: of Environmental Matters in the Audit of Michael Guastalegname Financial Statements Submission IAS1 — Presentation of Financial AIRLINE INDUSTRY Statements Revised Voluntary Disclosures: How Useful?: Shaari Isa IAS2 — Inventories IAS4 — Depreciation Accounting Albrecht, Stephen — US Educators Look to IAS5 — Information to be Disclosed in the Big Picture Financial Reports Replaced IAS7 — Cash Flow Statements AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED IAS13 — Presentation of Current Assets PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS and Current Liabilities Replaced Elliott Report IAS14 _— Segment Reporting Revised New Research Maps the Changing Landscape: Jun. 48 IAS16 — Property Plant & Equipment Roger Debreceny, Michael Nugent and IAS18 — Revenue Glen Gray (Part 1) IAS28 — Accounting for Investments in Associates The Road Ahead: a Different Path: Jul. 44 IAS30 — Disclosures in the Financial Statements Roger Debreceny, Michael Nugent and of Banks and Similar Financial Institutions Glen Gray (Part 2) IAS30 & E53) — Call on IASC IAS32 — Financial Instruments: Disclosure Andrew, Brian — Reforming the ANAO: Feb. 40 and Presentation Issued Independence Required IAS33 — Earnings Per Share Issued IFAC ED — Managing Security in Information ANNUAL REPORTS and Communications ACT: a Model of Reform?: Virginia Dove Mar. 40 IFAC ED — Reporting on the Credibility Annual Reports: Glossy, Expensive Sep. 16 of Information Submission and Useless?: Kirsty Simpson IFAC IEG9 — Prequalification Education, ASC Returns (News) May 14 Assessment of Professional Competence and Beyond the Numbers: Reporting Non-Financial Sep. 20 Experience Requirements of Professional Information: Patricia McBride Accountants Revised Comparing Compliance: Too Much Regulation, Oct. 56 IFAC IEG11 — Information Technology in or Insufficient Attention?: Samantha Tan the Accounting Curriculum, Strategies of and Greg Tower the American Institute of Certified Public The Figures for 1997/98: New Rules: Colin Parker — Sep. 22 Accountants University Reporting: Looking for the Facts: Oct. 40 Looking for Harmony: the Australian Approach: May Morton Nelson, James Fisher, Greg Tower Colin Parker and William Banks NZ FRSB ED81 — Accounting for Oct. Voluntary Disclosures: How Useful?: Shaari Isa Jul. 50 Investments in Associates Published New Standards Aim at Reporting Consistency: Aug. < Anstis, Clark Clark Anstis - Auditors and AGMs: Questions to Answer sep: Raising Standards for Financial Disclosure: May 5 - New Standards Aim at Reporting Consistency Aug. 2 Clark Anstis - Raising Standards for Financial Disclosure May 50 Related Party Disclosures — the Rules Revised: Jun. 34 - Related Party Disclosures — The Rules Revised Jun. 34 Sonia Wagner and Clark Anstis Reform Gets Rolling: Wallis Report (News) Oct. 10 The ARAB SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS SAC4 — Definition and Recognition of the Jul. 34 Arab Nations, China Enter IASC System (News) Jul. 11 Elements of Financial Statements Schedule 5 Is Out — AASB1034 Is In!: Apr. 56 ASIA Sonia Wagner Behind the Bamboo Curtain: Indochina Looks Apr. 46 Outward: Frances Miley and Andrew Read ADVISERS China’s Path: World Bank Points the Way Nov. 36 Advising Businesses: a Lot to Know: Colin Beavis (Extract from report of the World Bank) 62 February 1998 Australian Accountant The Good China?: Accounting for Cash Flow Aug. 50 Auditor-General Update Sep. 76 Statements in PRC: Samson Leung Competition and the Auditor-General: Apr. 81 HK Taxation Status Retained (News) Aug. 11 Linda English (AAR) The International Marketplace: Expanding Jun. 22 Competition Not Appropriate for A-G Role Sep. 81 Horizons: Nick Waterworth Conference Calls for Auditor-General Mar. 10 Learning What to Learn from Asia: Christopher White Mar. 55 Independence (News) Malaysia: Expertise Needed: Datuk Abdullah Dec. 2 Proposed Review of Victorian Audit Act 1994 Mar. 74 bin Haji Ahmad Badawi (CPA Professional Update) Malaysia Plans for Technology Future: Tan Sri Dr. Dec. 2 Reforming the ANAO: Independence Required: Feb. Othman Yeop Abdullah Margaret Wade and Brian Andrew On Track? (News) Nov. Review of Victorian Audit Act 1994 Apr. 76, May 75, Jun. 75 Thanks on Auditor-General Review Nov. ASSET REVALUATIONS Closer Look at Living Assets: ED83: Robert Keys AUDITORS Auditing the Auditors — the Esanda Case: Aug. ASSURANCE SERVICES Andrew Greinke and Gregory Shailer New Research Maps the Changing Landscape: Jun. 48 Auditors and AGMs: Questions to Answer: Sep. 54 Roger Debreceny, Michael Nugent and Glen Gray Clark Anstis (AICPA — Elliott Report) (Part 1) ICAC Promotes Probity Apr. 21 The Path to Certainty: Greg Pound Dec. 48 ISC Reviews Auditors Sep. 40 The Road Ahead: a Different Path: Roger Jul. 44 Reforming Auditor Registration: Raising Oct. 32 Debreceny, Michael Nugent and Glen Gray New Standards: Brian McPhail and Colin Parker (AICPA — Elliott Report) (Part 2) Women’s Strategy for Audit Agency Mar. 52 AUDIT REPORTS AUSTRALIAN ACCOUNTING RESEARCH FOUNDATION AUS702: Emphasis ... But No Certainty?: Mar. 57 Submissions in Progress Feb. 63, Mar. 76, Jul. 77, Aug. 77, Ruth Picker Sep.77, Oct. 75, Nov. 77, Dec. 76 The Path to Certainty: Greg Pound Dec. 48 Super Fund Audits: the Materiality Issue: Apr. 32 AUSTRALIAN ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD Margaret Lee The Equity Method: Rules for Implementation: Oct. 52 Windows Format for the 1996/97 ISC Return: Apr. 33 Geoff Harris Russell Eaton Standard Setters Supported: Proposals Jul. 79 AUDITING AUSTRALIAN CONSUMERS’ ASSOCIATION AUS702: Emphasis ... But No Certainty?: Mar. 57 ASC, ACA Test Advice Market (News) Nov. 10 Ruth Picker Auditing the Auditors — the Esanda Case: Aug. 16 AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF COMPANY DIRECTORS Andrew Greinke and Gregory Shailer Bring Back “True and Fair’: AICD (News) May 10 Going, Going ... Gone? Is a GCD a Self-Fulfilling Aug. 22 Prophecy? Ming-Wei Zhang and Suzanne Harrold AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE Keeping it Simple — Law Simplication Aug. 20 Audit Report no. 39 Issued Aug. 77 and Auditing: Meina Rose More Reports Issued Oct. 73 Super Fund Audits: the Materiality Issue: Margaret Lee Apr. 32 Corporate Governance — PS-Style: Pat Barrett Aug. 30 (Part 1) AUDITING STANDARDS Public Sector Reform: Bringing it Together: Sep. 58 AUS202 — Objective and General Principles Sep. 54 Pat Barrett (Part 2) Governing an Audit ofa Financial Report Reforming the ANAO: Independence Required Feb. 40 AUS702 — The Audit Report on a General Mar. 57 Purpose Financial Report AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES COMMISSION AUS702: Emphasis ... But No Certainty?: Mar. 57 ASC Appoints New Info Brokers (News) Apr. 12 Ruth Picker ASC, ACA Test Advice Market (News) Nov. 10 AUS 708 — Going Concern Mar. 57 ASC Returns (News) May 14 IAPC ED/AuSB ED65 — The Consideration Sep. 77 ASC Sets Boundaries for Advice Field Apr. 35 of Environmental Matters in the Audit ASC Should Be Tougher, Says ASCPA Apr. 79 of Financial Statements Submission Document Fees Up (News) Jul. 10 The Path to Certainty: Greg Pound Dec. 48 The Equity Method: Rules for Implementation: Oct. 52 Geoff Harris AUDITOR-GENERAL Information for Company Secretaries Dec. 60 ASCPA Defends Vic Auditor-General (News) $100m Settlement (News) Jul. 10 Auditor-General Role Essential, says ASCPA Matchmaking (News) Mar. 10 Australian Accountant February 1998 63 New Faces for ASC (News) Sep. 11 Planning Software Most Appropriate to Their Needs Prospectus Project (News) Feb. 8 New Client Profile Form Oct. Reforming Auditor Registration: Raising Oct: SZ New Focus for the Financial Planning COE Apr. New Standards: Brian McPhail and Colin Parker Information and Technology Regulation: Over the Lines is Out!: Angelo Fonti May 22 Busy Year for Technology Feb. 5 A Sharper EDGE: Andrew Ferrarese Jul. 26 Global Thinking? (News) Oct. 14 Guidelines for Business Management of Mar. 67 AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY OF CPAS IT Systems ACT Division Info on IT Jul. 81 Annual Research Lecture in Government Sep. 34 Internet Issues — A Business Approach: Dec. 21 Accounting Lindsay Doig CPA Congress — The Competitive Sep. 34, Oct. 12 IT Rules Reviewed Aug. 14 Edge The Millennium Bug ASC Should Be Tougher, Says ASCPA Apr. 79 Are You Ready Jul. 40 ASCPA Addresses Feb. 60, Mar. 69, Apr. 80, Counting to 00 Aug. 24 May 82, Jun. 81, Jul. 81, Small Business and the Cashless Society Apr. 40 Aug. 82, Sep. 82, Oct. 80, Smart Cards — The Next Step for E-Com: Aug. 54 Nov. 83, Dec. 82 David Johns ASCPA Library Network Feb. 83, Apr. 61, May 78, Steps in Software Acquisitions May 31 Oct. 22, Nov. 78 Surfing the EFT Way Apr. 40 ASCPA Professional Development Training Mar. 30 Insolvency and Reconstruction Schedule of Superannuation Courses Agreements Not Bankruptcies, says COE Aug. 80 Annual General Meetings: Notices Feb. 54 VAs Double: Survey: Kim Wallman Feb. 37 Annual Reports — 1996 Apr. 82 Management Accounting Articles and By-Laws — Review Jul. 80 Activity-Based Costing in Australian Jun. 80 Asian Divisions Manufacturing Firms: Key Survey Findings " Removal of the Permanent Resident Status Apr. 82 Corporate Anorexia?: John Corrigan Sep. 50 Requirement for Holders Of Overseas Financial Benchmarking: John Corrigan Qualifications Part 1 Nov. 40 Audit Tender Apr. 82 Part 2 Dec. 44 Australian Accounting Review jul. 76 Managing and Accounting for Quality Jun. 79 Competition and the Auditor-General: Apr. 81 Public Sector Linda English PS Information Goes Online: Susan Morphett Dec. 60 The Equity Accounting Debate: Linda English Oct. 82 PSA Accounting: Poor Relations in Education: Jul. 54 Awards Rob Sims ATSI Scholarship Winner Mar. PSA COE Publication Program May 81 Australia Day Honours Mar. 77 Superannuation Australian Accountant’s Awards Strategic Questions in Super: Two Views Aug. 4 BRW & Mercedes Benz Nov. 10 Super: Nest Egg Turns into Minefield: Feb. 12 Najee Winner Jun, 16 Trish Power Wine Winner Jul. 13 Super Surcharge — A Super-Sized Problem May 34 Bursary for Associate Members Oct. 78 Super Surcharge Draws Fire Apr. 10 CPA Awards Oct. 79 Superannuation Surcharge: Details and Changes Apr. 25 Microsoft MIS Awards Jul. 80 Surcharge Sorrow Jun. 81 NSW Public Sector Accountant of the Oct. 79 TFNs and Super Funds: Questions Answered Nov. 34 Year — Peter Burrows Taxation President’s Award Jul. 82 Agenda for Tax Reform Nov. 38 Queen’s Birthday Honours Aug. 81 State Income Tax has Merit: Tax COE Nov. 87 Honours List Sep. 81 Tax Reform the Key Jun. 78 Centre of Excellences (See also Small Business) TLIP Under Fire Jul. 80 Audit Treasury Perspectives on Contemporary Auditing Sep. 76, Oct. 72 Communication the Key for Treasurers Jul. 48 1996-97 Going with the (Cash) Flow Jun. 32 Ethics Conferences, Seminars, etc. For the Record Jun. 79 East Asia — The Economic Beacon Mar. 53, Dec. 29 Financial Planning of the New Order: 3rd Regional Conference COE Identifies Financial Planning courses May 79 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia May 1997 Financial Advice: Know the Rules Mar. 18 8th Annual Tax in Practice Feb. 58; Mar. 79 Financial Planning Software — A Guide Aug. 80 Conference 13-15 March. Royal Pines to Assist Financial Advisers to Select Financial International IT Day Mar. 78 64 February 1998 Australian Accountant National Public Sector Accountants Conference Feb. 66, CIMA Exemptions for Society Members Oct. 77 Sydney 20-22 October Apr. 81, Sep. 74, Oct. 91 Microsoft Awards Jul. 80 1997 Australian Mining Conference Oct. 79 “Prestigious, Practical” Jun. 78 20-22 November Sanctuary Cove Self Education: Avoiding the Tax Traps: Mar. 48 Not-For-Profit Specialist Day 16 March Mar. 17 Joan Wells Brisbane, Parkroyal CPA Vision 2020 Jul. 82 Cortese, Denis (Including From the President) Business Plan and CPA Vision 2020 Oct. 81 ASCPA Restructuring: Aiming for Value Aug. 3 Organisation Review Jul. 82 The Asian Connection: A Key Asset Jul. 3 Strategic Planning Jul. 82 CPA — A Commitment to the Community Nov. 3 Draft Code of Practice for Tax Agents Oct. 71 CPA = Professionalism Sep. 3 Fiji Branch — Formation Oct. 81 CPA Online @ 2 Oct. 16 From the President Feb. 6, Mar. 3, Apr. 3, May 3,J un. 3, Expertise — A Dynamic Commodity Oct: 3 Jul. 3, Aug. 3, Sep. 3, Oct. 3, Nov. 3, Dec. 3 Interview — New President “My Role is to Apr. 73 Henderson, Scott (From the President) Generate Enthusiasm And Energy” - 1996 Results Feb. 6 Management Accountants: the Key to Jun. 3 - Status, COEs and “What’s in it for Me?” Mar. 3 Competitiveness Innovation Supported — Ann Johns Jul. 56 Taking up the Reins Apr. Looking for Harmony: the Australian Approach: May 64 Wallis and Tax Reform May : Colin Parker CPA Library Network National Council Report ASCPA Library Network Feb. 83, Apr. 61, May 78, Feb. 97 Apr. 82, Jul. 82 Oct. 22, Nov. Aug. 97 Oct. 81 How We Got to Here: Andrew Kent Oct. Oct. 97 Dec. 83 CPA Online National Councillors 97/98 Apr. 82 See Also CPA Online [Series] — Listing in Main Index National Tax Practice Committee CPA Online @ 2: Denise Cortese Oct. 16 NTPC Active Sep. 7 Getting the Best from CPA Online: Tips Oct. 20 NTPC Chalks Up Runs Aug. and Techniques: Steve Bagshaw NTPC Records Gains Oct. 77 How We Got To Here: Andrew Kent Oct. 22 New South Wales Division Many Happy Returns (Comments received via Site) Oct. 25 Balding, Russell — New President May 7 CPA Professional Development — See Listing in Main Index CPA Congress — Aim High — Shoot Straight Sep. 2 CPA Professional Update: Colin Parker Morton, Jocelyn — President of ACP Aug. 7 Audit Feb. 62, Mar. 74, Apr. 76, May 75, Jul. 77, NSW Public Sector Accountant of the Year — Oct. Aug. 77, Sep. 76, Oct. 73, Nov.76, Dec. 76 Peter Burrows Australian Accounting Review Jul. 76 National Public Sector Accountants Conference: Feb. Availability and Assistance Feb. 63, Mar. 76, Apr. 77, Competition Performance Apr. 81, Sep. 74, Oct. May 76, Jun. 76, Jul. 76, Aug. 76, Accountability 20-22 October Sydney Sep. 76, Oct. 74, Nov. 76, Dec. 75 Progress on PPR Nov. Corporations Law Mar. 75 Society’s Inaugural Ball Jul. 12, Aug. 10, Sep. 82, Nov. Corporate Governance Nov. 77 1998 Budget Oct. Financial Reporting Feb. 61, Mar. 74, Apr. 75, May 74, Obituaries Jun. 74, Jul. 75, Aug. 75, Sep. 75, Peterson, Geoffrey Harold Feb. Oct. 73, Nov. 75, Dec. Tomlinson, John Edwin Feb. International Feb. 62, Mar. 76, Apr. 76, Jun. 75, On Your Behalf Jul. 77, Aug. 76, Sep. 77, Oct. 73, ABC Not So Easy Jun. Nov. 77, Dec. AMC Report Available Mar. International Harmonisation Feb. ASC Should be Tougher, Says ASCPA Apr. 7 Issues by the HKSA Jun. 77, Oct. 7 Assault on Trusts Dec. Legislation Oct. 7 ATO Change Under Fire Aug. Legislative Review Dec. 7 ATSI Scholarship Winner Mar. Regulation Feb. 62, Mar. 75, Apr. 76, May 76, Agreement not Bankruptcies, Says COE Aug. Jun. 76, Jul. 77, Aug, 77, Sep. 77, Oct. 7: Auditor-General Role Essential, Says ASCPA May Urgent Issues Group Feb. 61, Mar. 74, Apr. 75, Australia Day Honours Mar. 7 May 74, Jun. 74, Jul. 75, Aug. 75, Banking On It Oct. 7 Sep: 75, Oct. 73, Nov. 75, Dec. Bridging the GAAP Jun. 7 CPA Program Budget Charter Needs Improvement May 7 Bursary for Associate Members Oct. 78 Bursary for Associate Members Oct. 7 CPA Examiners’ Report and Results Busy Year for Technology Feb. 5 Semester 2, 1996 Mar. Call on IASC Feb. 59 Semester 1, 1997 Sep. China’s Future Mar. 79, Apr. 80 Australian Accountant February 1998 65 CIMA Exemptions for Society Members Oct. Sounding the Bell Feb. 60 COE Identifies Financial Planning Courses May Standard Setters Supported Jul. 79 CPA Awards Oct. 7 State Income Tax Has Merit, Says Tax COE Nov. 81 CPA Program: “Prestigious, Practical” Jun. Strong Words on CGT Feb. 58 Commencement of the New Act Aug. 70 Super Tough Dec. Competition Not Appropriate for A-G Role Sep. 81 Surcharge Note Dec. 81 Education Views Sought Mar. 78 Surcharge Sorrow Jun. 81 Fair Trading Package a Fair Start Nov. 81 Tax Attention Dec. 79 FBT Reforms ‘Disappointing’ Dec. 81 Tax Paperwork Costs $7bn: Survey Sep. 80 For the Record Jun. 79 Tax Reform the Key Jun. 78 Fund Raiser Dec. 79 Tax Systems Not working Mar. 78 High Achievers Dec. 80 ‘ax Talking Feb. 58, Mar. 79 High Court Highlights Need for Reform Sep. 81 Tax Troubles Aug. 79 In the News Nov. 82, Dec. 81 Taxpayers’ Charter Should be Law Feb. 59 In the SWIM Aug. 81 Thanks on Auditor-General Review Nov. 79 Inaugural Ball a Winner Nov. 82 Top Ten Mistakes for SMEs Nov. 80 Info on IT Jul. 81 Top Topics Dec. 78 Insolvent Notification Jul. 79 TLIP Under Fire Jul. 80 International IT Day Mar. 78 Warning on Internet Law Changes Oct. 78 Internet Alliance Aug. 81 Professional Conduct IPO Questions Dec. 81 Apology to Kevin Ernest Healey Oct. 76 Life Insurance Standard Aug. 82 Code of Professional Conduct Apr. 82, Jul. 82 Lodging Agents’ Liability for Clients’ Unpaid Fees Apr. 79 New South Wales Division Feb. 64, Aug. 77, Masters Degree Combines with CPA Program Nov. 80 Sep. 78, Nov. 78 Merit Performance Dec. 78 Queensland Division Feb. 63, May 76, Sep. 78 Microsoft MIS Awards Jul. 80 Victorian Division Feb. 64, Apr. 77, Jun. 77, Jul. 78, Mining Conference Oct. 79 Sep. 78, Nov. 78, Dec. 77 Mortimer Reforms Endorsed Sep..79 Professional Development NSW Power Sale “A Poor Solution” Oct-72 Professional Development Review Jul. 82 New Deal for Auditors Nov. 79 Professional Notices See Each Issue of Australian Accountant NTPC Active Sep, 79 Professional Schedule NTPC Chalks Up Runs Aug. 80 Enrolments Semester 2, 1997 May 24, Jun. 26 NTPC Records Gains Oct: 77 Enrolments Semester 1, 1998 Nov. 56, Dec. 24 Net Advice Jun. 80 Publications See Also Centres of Excellence New Client Profile Form Oct. 79 COE Publications — New Directions Oct. 72, Dec. 60 New Focus for the Financial Planning COE Apr. 79 Power, Progress and Profit: Mar. 47, Oct. 80, Nov. 83, New Liability Requirements in NSW Oss 77 A History of the Australian Accounting Dec. 82 New Masters Degree at Sydney University Apr. 79 Profession New NSW President May 79 Quality Assurance New Tax Code Needed Aug. 82 Quality Assurance for Members Other than Apr. 82 Non-Profit Specialists Meet Mar. 77 Public Practitioners PSA COE Publication Program May 80 Regulation Oct. 81 Peace Breaks Out: Survey Dec. 80 Queensland Division Pioneer Women — Barbara Pimlott Dec. 82 CPA Congress — Achieve ‘97 Sep. 28 Plans for Small Business Need More May 80 8th Annual Tax in Practice Conference Feb. 58, Mar. 79 Effort — Society 13-15 March. Royal Pines Professional Qualities Aug. 79 1997 Australian Mining Conference Oct. 79 Progress on PPR Nov. 80 20-22 November Sanctuary Cove Prosecutions Over Non-Disclosure Sep.80 Not-For-Profit Specialist Day 16 March Mar. 17 Quality Accounting Jun. 79 Brisbane, Parkroyal Queen’s Birthday Honours Aug. 81 Queensland Public Practice Research Grant Apr. 44 Honours List Sep. 81 Reforming Auditor Registration: Raising Oct. 32 Question of (Masters) Degree Sep. 80 New Standards: Brian McPhail and Colin Parker Review of Society Articles and By-Laws Jul. 80 Registration and Regulation of Auditors Oct. 81 SA President Looks to Next Generation May 80 Small Business Second ASX Board Supported Feb. 58 Banking on It Oet.79 Small Business Cool on Reforms Jun. 78 Plans for Small Business Need May 80 Small Businesses Left Out of CGT Relief Nov. 79 More Effort — Society | Society Inaugural Ball (NSW Division) Sep. 82 Small Business Cool on Reforms Jun. 78 Software Guidance Aug. 80 Tax Paperwork Costs $7bn: Survey: Small o 66 February 1998 Australian Accountant Business Health Index Sep. 80 Net Effect (News) Dec. 10 Top Ten Mistakes for SMEs Nov. 80 A New Deal for Tax Agents?: Keith James Jul. 74 Standard Setters Supported: Proposals Jul. 79 Questions for ATO (News) Nov. 16 South Australian Division Reporting Surcharge Data: Choosing the Sep. 42 CPA Congress — CPAs for Today and Tomorrow Sep. 30 Path: Kim L’Estrange Rod Wortley — New SA President May 80 Tax Rules, OK? (News) Sep. 14 Submissions E-Commerce — the Way To Go (Joint Oct. 50 AWARDS See Also ASCPA Awards Committee of Public Accounts) ATO Inaugural Commissioner’s Award for Dec. 73 ED73, ED76 Jul. 76 Research in Taxation ED77 Sep. 75 Australia Day Honours Mar. 77 ED78 Jul. 76, Nov. 75 BRW & Mercedes Benz Nov. 10 ED80 Nov. 75 E&Y Australian Entrepreneur of the Year Feb. 10 Education Views Sought Mar. 78 Queen’s Birthday Honours Aug. 81 Submissions in Progress Feb. 63, Mar. 76, Jul. 77, Aug. 77, Honours List Sep. 81 Sep. 77, Oct. 75, Nov. 77, Dec. 76 ED38 — Invitation to Comment Nov. 48 Surveys Budgeting: Seeking the Best Practice: Bob Hood Feb. 38 and Ben Cohen Bagshaw, Steve — Getting the Best from Oct. 20 Effective Advertising: Bang for the Buck: CPA Online: Tips and Techniques Michael Guastalegname Jul. 24 Management Accounting: What Skills?: Mar. 50 Balik, Toni — CGT Nets Residency Changes John Lowry and Christine Yap PS Accounting: Poor Relation in Jul. 54 BANKING Education: Rob Sims Banks Look to Electronic Future: Trish Howard Apr. 36 Tax Paperwork Costs $7bn: Small Business Sep. 80 China’s Path: World Bank Points the Way Nov. 36 Health Index (Extract from report of the World Bank) VAs Double: Kim Wallman Interesting Spreadsheet (News) Mar. 9 Technical Support Line New Wave of Reform Needed: Wallis Points May 10 FAQs TSL the Way (News) Interest Deductions After Cessation of Business: Where’s the Money? New Methods of Business Jul. 28 Does s51(1) Apply? Finance: Crispin Wood Victorian Division CPA Congress — Metamorphosis — BANKRUPTCY The Challenge of the Future Avoiding the Whirlpool: Minimising Bad Debt Writ to be Fought Losses: Wayne Benton ITSA Role to Continue: A-G (News) AUSTRALIAN STOCK EXCHANGE New Part X Might Worry Creditors: John Capital Letters for SMEs: Barry Westlake McDonough Comparing Compliance: Too Much Regulation, or Insufficient Attention?: Samantha Tan and Banks, William — University Reporting: Greg Tower Looking for the Facts Dismantling the Legal Maze: the View from the ASX: Alan Shaw Barrett, Pat - Corporate Governance — PS-style AUSTRALIAN TAX OFFICE - Public Sector Reform: Bringing it Together ATO Improves Employer’s Guide Apr. 71 ATO Inaugural Commissioner’s Award Dec. 73 Bateman, Greg — Reality Bites: A Safety Net for Research in Taxation for Ex-Directors ATO Confused on Residence: Mar. 12 James Hilbert (Letter to Ed.) Beavis, Colin — Advising Businesses: a Lot to ATO to Scrutinise Rental Property Claims Jul. 72 Know On Time: Kenneth Jones (Letter to Ed.) Aug. 15 Cash Crackdown (News) Jul. 10 BELOW THE LINE Charter Launched (News) Aug. 10 It’s a Wrap-Up Flying High (News) Oct. 12 Maternally Yours HK Taxation Status Retained (News) Aug. 11 Motor Show Points to Road Ahead Just the Fax (News) May 12 New Music Linked Loans Change Opposed (News) New Wines, New Bottles: Jeni Port Australian Accountant February 1998 Not Falling, Flying!: Linda Pearce Sep. 66 Practice into Your Business 1997: Year of Variety: Mike Kable Nov. 64 Public Sector Accounting Content in University On-Screen Sports Provide a Tough Mar. 64 Courses Workout: Derek Parker Small Business and the Cashless Society Oz Wine Glass Filled to Overflowing: Jun. 64 Treasury Reporting to the Board Dennis Rutzou Reading Aug. 68 Bowerman, Robin — Luxury Car Leasing: Shopping the Net May 66 New Options Driven by Budget Changes Vancouver Strikes Appealing Chords: Oct. 64 David McGonigal BUDGET Vietnam Mixes Past and Future: Sarah Hollingworth Mar. 62 Budget Welcomed ... a Bit (News) We'll Always Have Casablanca: Elizabeth King Jul. 64 Report Card on Open Government: a Good Start, Wine Tourism: Looking for a Good Drop: Nov. 66 But ...: Patricia Howard Dennis Rutzou Report Card on Tax Changes: For Better or Worse?: The XY Files — Stuff for Dad Aug. 66 Robert Richards BELL REPORT BUDGETING Bell Starts Government Running May 40 Budgeting: Seeking Best Practice: Bob Hood and Ben Cohen BENCHMARKING Budgeting Needs CEO: Ross K. Ramsden Financial Benchmarking: John Corrigan (Letter to Ed.) Part 1 Nov. 40 Budgeting for Trust: Chris Harbinger Part 2 Dec. 44 Financial Benchmarking: John Corrigan Part 1 Benton, Wayne Part 2 - Avoiding the Whirlpool: Minimising Bad Apr. 54 Debt Losses BUSINESS FAILURES - Drawing the Marketing Map Aug. 57 Avoiding the Whirlpool: Minimising Bad Debt Losses: Wayne Benton BEST PRACTICE Going, Going ... Gone? Is a GCD a Self-Fulfilling Budgeting: Seeking Best Practice: Bob Hood Feb. 38 Prophecy?: Ming-Wei Zhang and Suzanne Harrold and Ben Cohen Choice of Super Funds: Steps for Best Practice: Dec. 50 BUSINESS PLANNING Lyn Collingridge Advising Businesses: a Lot to Know: Colin Beavis IT Value: What You Need: David Neiger Bocxe, Martin — The Ethics Question: Client May 20 or Community? BUSINESS STRATEGY Advising Businesses: a Lot to Know: Colin Beavis Bond, Barry — The Outsourcing Decision: Nov. 42 Opting for Value Butler, Daniel — Trustees of Small Funds: Beware oft he Legislative Quirks BOOK REVIEWS ASC Good Advice Handbook — Investment Advisory Services ASC Working Guide for Company Secretaries australia.com: Australia’s Future Online (News) CAPITAL GAINS TAX See Also TAXING TIMES Directions for Directors; Henry Bosch CGT Nets Residency Changes: Chris Tate and Future Direction: the Power of the Toni Balik Competitive Board Winding Up: Chris Tate Good Practice Guide by ISC Group Employer’s Payment Book and Guide: ATO CAPITAL MARKET GST Goods and Services Tax Guide Capital Letters for SMEs: Barry Westlake Insurers on Underinsurance and Non-Insurance (ICA) Leases, Landlords and Tenants by Sen. Andrew Carmody, Michael — Compliance and Tax: Murray (Aust. Democrats) Finding the Dividing Line (Version ofa n address More Time for Business presented at the 13th National Convention of 1997 Australian Company Financial Reporting: the Taxation Institute of Australia) Edited by John Ryan and Terry Heazlewood Perspectives on Contemporary Auditing 1997 CASH FLOW Practising Balance: Integrating Best Financial Cash and Credit: Managing the Information Aug. 58 68 February 1998 Australian Accountant