Roger Burritt

A greyhound at a protest the abuse of greyhounds at the hands of the racing industry. Jordan Rivkin/AAP

July 8, 2016

What other industries can learn from the failures of greyhound racing

Roger Burritt, University of Kassel and Katherine Christ, University of South Australia

The greyhound industry has been numerous opportunities to reform like any other industry. But it failed and that why it deserves to be shut down.

Australia’s wine industry is facing major pressures. Reuters/David Gray

February 8, 2016

Wine exports are climbing, so why is the industry battling to survive?

Roger Burritt, Macquarie University and Katherine Christ, Macquarie University

The wine industry had a bumper export year last year - but it hides a terrible secret.

BHP chairman Jac Nasser says this year will be one of BHP’s most difficult. Richard Wainwright/AAP

November 20, 2015

Samarco mine costs will make for more than one ‘difficult year’ at BHP

Roger Burritt, Macquarie University and Katherine Christ, Macquarie University

With costs set to run into the billions, the Samarco mine disaster will hang over BHP for some time to come.

Recovery efforts are underway in Bentos Rodrigues district in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state. Reuters/Ricardo Moraes

November 10, 2015

How BHP and Vale react next to Brazilian dam failure will be critical

Roger Burritt, Macquarie University and Katherine Christ, Macquarie University

BHP and Vale are under intense scrutiny following the failure of two dams associated with a joint venture iron ore mine in Brazil. It is believed 28 people have died.

Australia leads the world in water accounting standards, but this is at risk. Flickr/Chris Morin

August 1, 2014

Failing to account for water lets business down

Katherine Christ, University of South Australia and Roger Burritt, Macquarie University

As part of its budget cuts, the federal government plans to disband the Water Accounting Standards Board, which looks after water accounting. But is this leaving business high and dry? Water accounting…

Accountants are in an ideal position to guide companies through the green economy. Image sourced from www.shutterstock.com

August 7, 2013

Accountants: The unlikely environmentalists?

Katherine Christ, University of South Australia; Joanne Tingey-Holyoak, University of South Australia, and Roger Burritt, University of South Australia

With an increasingly complex assortment of green tape and initiatives such as emissions trading schemes, environmental issues are no longer solely associated simply with a corporate conscience; they are…

When it comes to accounting for the carbon tax, accountants need to embrace a transdisciplinary approach. Image from www.shutterstock.com

August 26, 2012

Thinking outside the square: accountants have a role to play in a sustainable future

Joanne Tingey-Holyoak, University of South Australia and Roger Burritt, University of South Australia

Can business and accountants guide us on the path to sustainability? Will business and accounting leaders of the future have the necessary skills to solve complex sustainability problems? How can new pathways…

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What other industries can learn from the failures of greyhound racing

Wine exports are climbing, so why is the industry battling to survive?

Samarco mine costs will make for more than one ‘difficult year’ at BHP

How BHP and Vale react next to Brazilian dam failure will be critical

Failing to account for water lets business down

Accountants: The unlikely environmentalists?

Thinking outside the square: accountants have a role to play in a sustainable future

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