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With so much change to employer superannuation following the implementation of the Government’s StrongerSuper legislation, Grant Thornton has prepared a Superannuation Guide for Employers. This guide will be a useful resource for those with an interest in your staff superannuation fund.

The third edition of Dealtracker, gives and analysis of the Australian mergers and acquisition (M&A) and equity markets. This edition covers transactions during the 18 month period from 31 December 2012 to 30 June 2014.

As the custodians of some of the largest budgets in the country, the role of the public sector CFO has long been undervalued. The tightening of government revenues, rising levels of demand and increasing pressure on governments to “do more with less” are all leading to increased demands on the public sector CFO to deliver change. CPA Australia and Grant Thornton thought it critical in the current context of reform to voice the views of public sector CFOs across all levels of government in Australia and New Zealand, to hear their response to current and future challenges and the changing role of the public sector CFO.

Grant Thornton looks at the potential impact of IFRS 15 'Revenue from Contracts with Customers' for revenue recognition in the life sciences industry.

Food and beverage executives in Australia are optimistic. With economies improving around the globe, these leaders expect exports and revenues to rise – along with profits. They’re planning aggressive investment programmes to extend the reach of their organisations by category and country.

Thee dramatic increase in the number of Australians turning 65 over the next 20 years is now an established demographic fact. Treasury projects a doubling of the seniors’ population by 2050, with an economically signicant reduction in the ratio of taxpayers to retirees.

The dramatic increase in the number of Australians turning 65 over the next 20 years is an established demographic fact. Indeed, the Commonwealth Treasury projects a doubling of the senior’s population by 2050, with an economically significant reduction in the ratio of taxpayers to retirees.

Approximately 95% of sugar produced in Australia is grown in Queensland. Over 80% of this sugar is exported as bulk raw sugar, making Australia the world’s second largest raw sugar exporter.

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In this Bite Size publication, our Dealtracker for the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry, we have analysed global Merger & Acquisition (M&A) activity over the period 1 January 2011 to 30 June 2014. Not surprisingly, much of the M&A activity, has been driven by the increased demand for food in emerging economies.

Grant Thornton's Retail Dealtracker Report, Checkout: Shopping for growth, which assesses retail transactions occurring locally and globally between 1 January 2011 and 30 June 2014.

Grant Thornton looks at the potential impact of IFRS 15 'Revenue from Contracts with Customers' for revenue recognition in the software and cloud services industries.