Billable hours will "kill the profession"

Article Abstract:

The methods used by the Australian public accountancy profession for calculating fees are discussed, with focus on the practice of billing time spent at an hourly rate, compared with charging a fixed fee based on value created.

Economic aspects, Professional fees

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Firms sign up for co-op

Article Abstract:

The background to the creation of a co-operative of public accountants in Australia is discussed. The operation of the scheme, which allows firms to buy and earn shares in and eventually sell their business to the co-op, is analysed.

Stock-exchange, Securities listing

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Professor Browns' fine juggling act keeps education on the rails

Article Abstract:

Monash University's department of accounting and finance is having trouble getting and keeping staff for its 5,000 students, one of the largest academic departments in Australia. The school's total student population is 42,000 students. The department has recruited staff from the business community, looking for those who want to change careers, for example. Monash competes with other colleges that can pay staff members well.

Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Colleges and universities, Human resource management, Universities and colleges, Monash University

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