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ACS records biggest surplus in a decade

The Australian Computer Society recorded its biggest surplus in a decade last financial year, netting gains of more than $7 million as revenue from its professional recognition scheme hit...

Mission reset: Chris Vein on the ACS turnaround

Posted on   |  by James Riley
When the Australian Computer Society went looking for a turnaround specialist to guide the organisation out of a period of unprecedented turmoil and controversy, it sought an ultimate outsider....

American tech policy executive tapped to run the ACS

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After a global search lasting a year and a half, the technology sector’s professional association – the Australian Computer Society – has appointed a new chief executive officer, an...

Industry groups welcome new tech ministers

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Industry and professional groups are confident the local technology sector will not be lost in Monday’s cabinet reshuffle, which saw Karen Andrews elevated from the Industry portfolio to Home...

Over reliance on outsourcing a skills risk: ACS

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has warned an increased reliance on outsourcing technology projects to large multinational firms may be hindering the government’s long-term goals for digital capability within...

Troubled ACS is now a $50m revenue charity

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The internally troubled Australian Computer Society has lodged its annual numbers with the charity’s regulator – a month late – clocking revenue of nearly $50 million for the 2020...

ACS removes board members as tensions ease

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The Australian Computer Society has removed two members of its board-like governing body after a meeting of its National Congress considered a series of extraordinary motions to spill its...

‘No confidence’: ACS leadership cops a hiding

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The Australian Computer Society’s National Congress has voted overwhelmingly to support a ‘no confidence’ motion against its own management committee, the ultimate ruling body of the troubled professional association....