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3 in 4 SMEs predict further cost increases this year: NAB

The rising cost of doing business, red tape and cyber security risks have been flagged as some of the top challenges...

31 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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COSBOA welcomes Coalition’s $20k tax deduction proposal

The Coalition has announced a proposed $20,000 tax deduction for business-related meal and entertainment expenses...

21 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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Accountants ‘ideally placed’ to fill a limited advice gap

There is no reason accountants couldn’t fill the same role in financial advice as the proposed new class of adviser,...

21 January 2025 • By Keith Ford

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NSW business confidence remains subdued despite uptick

NSW has experienced a slight shift in small business confidence, increasing by 4 percentage points.

21 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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Loan industry flatlines amid sluggish economic activity

Small business loan activity has remained stagnant across 2024 due to negative business conditions and confidence,...

21 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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Australia records 52% drop in scam losses, data reveals

Australia’s overall scam losses have begun to trend downward over the past 12 months, according to a recent BDO report.

20 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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‘Significant variation’ in ATO’s approach to financial abuse matters

Tax professionals say while some interactions with the ATO regarding financial abuse matters have led to positive...

17 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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COSBOA lobbies for ASBFEO funding boost

The small business advocacy group has called for funding to be restored for the ASBFEO due to its increasing workload.

17 January 2025 • By Emma Partis