‘We have a long way to go’: KPMG heavyweight calls for mental health action
The varied professional life of KPMG partner, ex-union boss Paul Howes, has shown him the “daunting scale” of mental health issues in Australia, and he is calling on ...
BUSINESS • Mon, 06 Nov 2017
‘Extended ATO delays’ expected to increase in wake of data spill
An already resources-tight tax office is tipped to be stretched even further in the wake of the Paradise Papers exposé, having a knock-on effect with processing times, ...
TAX • Mon, 06 Nov 2017
Failures with accountant sees WA man sentenced
A former stockbroker whose dealings with an accountant saw his clients exposed to compliance action with the ATO, has been sentenced on dishonesty charges.
ATO set to investigate leads in tax data reveal
A major reveal from the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has prompted the ATO to investigate a series of leads on tax avoidance by Australian ...
TAX • Sun, 05 Nov 2017
MYOB user fury continues following upgrade push
MYOB users aren’t convinced that they won’t be forced into upgrading their software, as conflicting communications from the software giant create confusion in its online ...
TECHNOLOGY • Sun, 05 Nov 2017
Big 4 bank eyes growth in accounting base
One big four bank is looking to further leverage the accountant's “trusted adviser” position to gain ground with its wealth management software.
SUPER • Sun, 05 Nov 2017
Licensing boss eyes accountants amid ASIC 'fail rate'
A new consultancy is looking to capitalise on the 50 per cent fail rate of prospective licensees to ASIC, and accountants are in its sights.
BUSINESS • Fri, 03 Nov 2017
Fee resistance, stress and lifestyle among top client hurdles
New research indicates accountants’ SME clients are becoming increasingly value conscious, in an environment where lifestyle factors are becoming increasingly central to ...
BUSINESS • Wed, 01 Nov 2017
MYOB cops heat as users suspect forced upgrade
MYOB users have lashed out at the software giant, as conflicted messages about forced upgrades and support limitations with one of its popular services surface amongst ...
TECHNOLOGY • Wed, 01 Nov 2017
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