Business management research

This report analyses the main benefits, risks and mechanics of the DeFi ecosystem to identify regulatory gaps and explores a range of policy responses that may be introduced to tackle the many challenges presented by DeFi and its links to centralised finance. Released December 2022.

This white paper from CPA Australia and AirWallex will help accountants address the barriers to adopting FinTech and realise the benefits of these solutions for their clients.

This University of New South Wales report identifies the FinTech development strategies implemented in three leading financial centres – Hong Kong, Singapore and Switzerland – and compares them with the corresponding initiatives in Australia.

A report on the uptake of FinTech in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore businesses, and the key drivers and challenges to business FinTech adoption.

A report on CPA Australia’s fourth survey of technology usage by businesses in the Asia-Pacific

A report on CPA Australia’s third survey of technology usage by businesses in the Asia-Pacific

This report examines the relationship between contemporary technologies used within the accounting profession and the impact on the professional code of ethics in Australia and Vietnam.

A report on technology usage by businesses in Australia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and Vietnam.

The recent introduction of the Consumer Data Right (CDR) in Australia represents a major change to how consumer data is transferred in designated sectors of the economy. This report analyses the implications of the CDR framework for the handling of CDR data by accountants as trusted advisers. Published February 2022.

This study revealed there are three major challenges to the adoption of new technology: technology related, organisation-related, and regulatory/economic barriers. Read more to understand how to manage these barriers. Published 2022.

A report on technology usage by businesses in Australia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia and Singapore.

A CPA Australia survey of technology usage by businesses in the Greater Bay Area.

A report on business investment in technology in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore, the types of technology invested in, the reasons for investing in technology, and the desired technology skills.

A literature review on robotic process automation, blockchain, artificial intelligence and data analytics, and how accounting professionals can continue to thrive in the face of these developments.

This report provides insights into how trends in technology can impact the required skill sets and training that organisations look for in early career accountants.

A survey of executives and CPA Australia members in Hong Kong on their forecasts for the Hong Kong economy and business conditions

A survey of CPA Australia members in Hong Kong on their forecasts for the Hong Kong economy and business conditions

A survey of CPA Australia members in Mainland China on their forecasts for the Mainland China economy and business conditions.

CPA Australia and the ASEAN Federation of Accountant (AFA) partnered to conduct a survey on business sentiment in Vietnam. This report presents the results of this survey.

CPA Australia and the ASEAN Federation of Accountant (AFA) partnered to conduct a survey on business sentiment in Indonesia. This report presents the results of this survey.

A survey of CPA Australia members in Hong Kong on their forecasts for the Hong Kong economy and business conditions.

Based on the results of a poll of GBA financial and accounting professionals and insights from 17 contributors, this report identifies seven key areas that will influence the development of the GBA’s financial services sector.

A survey of CPA Australia members in Hong Kong on their forecasts for the Hong Kong economy and business conditions.

A survey of CPA Australia members in Mainland China on their forecasts for Mainland China’s economy and business conditions.

A survey of CPA Australia members in Mainland China on their forecasts for Mainland China’s economy and business conditions.

A survey of CPA Australia members in Hong Kong on their forecasts for the Hong Kong economy and business conditions.

The Malaysian Business Sentiment Survey highlights the views of senior Malaysian business leaders on their business, including how they are responding to the environment they face. The report is by Monash University Malaysia and was undertaken with the support of CPA Australia.

A survey of CPA Australia members in Mainland China on their forecasts for Mainland China’s economy and business conditions.

A survey of CPA Australia members in Mainland China on their forecasts for Mainland China’s economy and business conditions.

This joint report from Deloitte and CPA Australia explores the Greater Bay Area wealth management market and arrangements for the Wealth Management Connect based on the policies announced in October 2020, potential challenges and opportunities.

CPA Australia’s 2018 report on the factors members identify as important to the success of the Greater Bay Area initiative. These were identified through a member survey and in consultation with member experts.

CPA Australia’s report on diversity and inclusion describes members’ views on gendered challenges in Singaporean workplaces. It also proposes approaches to addressing such issues for women, men, organisations, government, and society at large to consider.

In this 2020 report on Gender Equality in the Malaysian Workplace, CPA Australia reflects on the views of members and non-members on the underrepresentation of women in senior roles, the gender pay gap and the impact of having a family on women’s careers.

These case studies in Chinese highlight the technologies that had the most impact on the accounting and finance profession in China in 2020 and the key technology trends that are predicted to influence them in the coming years.

A CPA Australia survey of the likelihood of requesting workplace flexibility, the reasons for seeking to work flexibly, the perceived impacts of flexible work on career and confidence in becoming a senior business leader.

A CPA Australia survey on what factors are most likely to influence job seekers, and attitudes towards open plan offices and flexible working arrangements.