Institute of Chartered Accountants In Australia announced the appointment of Mr. Brett Spinks FCA as Chair of its Tasmania Regional Council. Mr. Spinks, currently Manager, Commercial Operations at Entura, an energy and water consulting company in Hobart, will lead the Council's initiatives in engaging with Tasmanian members and building relationships with state government.

Institute of Chartered Accountants In Australia has announced Tim Gullifer FCA as President of the professional member body for 2013. Mr. Gullifer has been an Institute Director for three years. He was appointed Deputy President on May 1, 2012 and for the past six months has been responsible for guiding the Institute's strategic direction. Mel Ashton FCA has been appointed Deputy President and three new Directors have been appointed to the Board - Kate Dowling CA, Ben Miels FCA and Darren Scammell FCA.

Institute of Chartered Accountants In Australia is looking at a possible merger with Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand. Institute of Chartered Accountants In Australia will hold further negotiations with Institute of Chartered Accountants of New Zealand before referring the matter to members for their consideration.