Tax

Practical scenarios demonstrate dire consequences of Div 296 tax, auditor warns

The taxation of unrealised gains following the introduction of Division 296 tax will pose severe financial risks for...

13 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Technology

Cyber experts call for SMEs to bridge cyber security gap

Australian SMEs need to improve their cyber defences to avoid the risk of being left behind, an expert has cautioned.

13 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

ATO to target growing businesses in latest compliance blitz

The Tax Office will be contacting medium-sized and emerging businesses over the next month to review trusts, Division...

12 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

ACT unpaid super elevates push for payday super reform

Workers in the ACT have missed out on a total of $80 million in superannuation with almost one in five workers being...

12 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

How to foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Organisations must go beyond recruiting a diverse workforce and embed a culture of inclusion to reap the benefits,...

12 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Invoice financing surges ahead of Christmas cash flow crunch: OptiPay

Australian small businesses are at risk of not having enough cash flow for the holiday season, an expert has warned.

12 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

CA ANZ slams recommendation for review into professional bodies

Chartered Accountants ANZ has defended its existing disciplinary framework with the consulting inquiry calling for a...

11 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Scammers circling myGovID name change, ATO warns

Taxpayers and app users are being targeted by impersonation scams based on the upcoming name change of myGovID to...

11 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

NAB research outlines biggest hurdles for Australia’s small businesses

Persistent challenges are making it harder for small-business owners to run a successful business, a research report...

11 November 2024 • By Jack Campbell

Technology

Scam defences to be strengthened by landmark legislation

The Albanese government furthers its anti-scam movement with the introduction of the Scams Prevention Framework to...

11 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

CPA warns of ‘monumental impact’ of consulting inquiry recommendations

The professional body says the recommendations may have major implications for big firms and the business community as...

08 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Consulting inquiry hands down final recommendations

The inquiry into consulting firms has recommended limiting accounting partnerships to 400 partners and prohibiting the...

07 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

PKF announces ‘dynamic’ COO appointment

PKF Australia has welcomed Dr Lana Weldon to the team as national chief operating officer.

08 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Transparent promotion frameworks vital in financial services

A global investment management firm executive has called for standardised promotion policies to close the “gendered...

08 November 2024 • By Arabella Walton

Appointments

BDO snags former PwC partner for Perth tax team

BDO Perth has appointed Chris Paull as its newest tax partner, effective 5 November.

08 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Tax promoter penalty changes must be delayed: SMSFA

Proposed amendments to the tax promoter penalty laws risk further thinning the line between tax advice and scheme...

07 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

The Access Group snags ex-Karbon MD in key appointment

The Access Group has revealed the appointment of Jared Baker to lead its accountant’s division.

07 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Government calls for all SME cyber attacks to be reported

Small businesses shouldn’t be ashamed to seek cyber support after falling victim to an attack, Minister for Small...

07 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson