Big 4 firms’ liquidator role for property developer expands
ASIC has applied for two partners from a big four firm to be appointed liquidators of 19 companies associated with the Macro Group, of which they were appointed ...
REGULATION • Wed, 07 Jun 2017
ATO ups crackdown on holiday homes
The ATO has warned that it will use the latest technology and data to catch out taxpayers making incorrect claims for deductions on rental properties, and holiday homes ...
TAX • Wed, 07 Jun 2017
Survey reveals how Australians rate accountants
New data from a research company has revealed that the percentage of Australians that rate accountants as being ethical and honest has dropped slightly from last year, ...
BUSINESS • Wed, 07 Jun 2017
Major accounting body flags 'next disruptor'
Accounting firms with a social purpose beyond profit are set to be the next disruptor in financial services, according to one major accounting body, giving firms the ...
BUSINESS • Tue, 06 Jun 2017
Mid-tier warns on financial reporting changes
A mid-tier accounting firm has flagged that advisers must be across recently announced revisions to the new financial reporting arrangements for residential aged care and ...
TAX • Tue, 06 Jun 2017
Profitability proving problematic for many firms
New research has revealed that 4 in 10 accounting firms are not happy with their practice profitability, with many admitting that significant changes need to be made in ...
BUSINESS • Mon, 05 Jun 2017
Australian finance teams most likely to receive pay increases
New research from an international recruiter has found that Australian CFOs have the highest intentions of awarding their financial staff pay rises this year.
ATO issues scam reminder ahead of tax time
The ATO has issued a reminder to be vigilant and wary of potential scams ahead of tax time, following a fivefold increase in scams from January to May this year.
TAX • Mon, 05 Jun 2017
ATO cracking down on taxable fringe benefits
The ATO is scrutinising organisations’ taxable fringe benefits, with a specific focus on customer loyalty programs, ride-sharing services and utility vehicles, according ...
TAX • Sun, 04 Jun 2017