Supporters

AAT Australia

Website: www.aat.org.au

AAT Australia is an association for paraprofessional accounting staff including bookkeepers; payroll officers; assistant accountants, accounts payable/receivable officers and other accounting support staff. AAT Australia is supported by CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the National Institute of Accountants.

Visit www.aat.org.au to search for a qualified and experienced bookkeeper.

HROA Asia Pacific

Website: www.hroa-asiapacific.com

HROA Asia Pacific is the only professional membership association committed to promoting the advancement of human resources transformation in complex organizations. HROA Asia Pacific is the official organization for those who purchase, provide or participate in the Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) industry. Membership in HROA Asia Pacific provides you with access to the largest regional network of HR executives and experts who are pioneering the transformation of their organizations and creating HR’s new future.

Our mission is to promote communication, exchange of information and advancement of the best practices in the HRO industry. Our uniqueness stems from our ability to leverage the combined experience of an active and diverse membership.

Log on to www.hroa-asiapacific.com to find out more about the HROA Asia Pacific.

Outsourcing Buzz Blog

Shared services centers and outsourcing are both hot with today’s businesses looking to cut costs and increase efficiencies as much as possible. What are the differences between the two models when it comes to costs, management effort, change management strategies, potential outcomes, and avoiding pitfalls?

Outsourcing Center interviewed four industry experts who will be presenting at the 13th Annual Australasian Shared Services & Outsourcing Week and shares their insights in a three-part blog roundtable discussion in Outsourcing Buzz Blog.

Participants are Krist Davood, Group CIO of Schiavello; Joseph Soalheira, Advisory Board Member of the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON) global community; Asheesh Mehra, Head of Sales, Infosys BPO Asia Pacific; and Peter Barta, CEO of Everest Group Asia Pacific.

Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce

Website: www.indoaustchamber.com

The Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce is the premier platform for promoting Indo-Australian business exchanges. It functions closely with the Government of Australia and its High Commission in India. Among the distinguished Speakers, who addressed members of the Chamber are Prime Minister, John Howard; Hon. Alexander Downer, Minister for Foreign Affairs; Hon. Mike Rann, Premier of South Australia; and Hon. Alan Carpenter, MLA, Premier of Western Australia.

The membership of the Chamber covers a broad spectrum of industries and products spread across different regions in the country.

The Chamber’s activities cover four areas:

• Provide a database on Australian and Indian industries and advise members on the emerging trends in bilateral trade.
• Act as a continuing link between Indian and Australian companies with a view to identifying specific opportunities for trade and technology transfers.
• Create awareness among members and others on bilateral business opportunities through seminars, workshops and trade missions.
• The Chamber works closely with Chambers of Commerce, trade bodies, Universities and other research institutes in Australia to promote a wide range of interaction between India and Australia.

The Chamber’s publications like

• Annual Report
• Quarterly Bulletin
• Monthly Online Magazine Business Talk

are excellent media for advertisements and for reaching out to Indo-Australian business community