Taking it to the limit

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A survey by the Australian Stock Exchange shows that in the year 2000, 40% of all Australian shareholders had direct holdings. The new breed of direct shareholders tends to work through an accountant rather than a stockbroker, and there is disagreement over the legal limit on the amount of advice an accountant can give on investment issues.

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Go your own way

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Issues concerning the status of independent financial advisers under new Australian financial services legislation reform and the amount of governmental control is discussed.

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Crunch time for global standards

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Issues concerning the impact of new multinational accounting standards on Australian certified practising accountants are discussed.

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