Business

Loan rejections surge for struggling SMEs

The latest data from Banjo has revealed a sharp increase in denied applications and deteriorating sector performance.

16 October 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Business

Cost-of-living pressures spark side hustle motivation: SBLA

Over half of Australians are considering starting a small business or side hustle in the next five years to bolster...

15 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Finalists unveiled for Rising Stars Awards 2024

More than 90 finalists have been selected for the brand-new Rising Stars Awards.

15 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CA ANZ submission raises concerns with proposed AI guardrails

The professional body says the lack of clarity surrounding the definitions of ‘deployer’ and ‘end user' could have...

15 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Aussies tired of ‘dodgy tax criminals’, warns ATO

The Tax Office has revealed that 250,000 tip-offs have been received about tax avoidance and dishonest behaviours...

15 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CA ANZ pushes for director, president pay rises

The body has asked members to approve a $50,000 increase to the fee pool at its AGM after a failed attempt in 2022.

14 October 2024 • By Christine Chen

Super

Regulation of clearing houses missing in payday super design, warns BDO

The proposed design of payday super will see businesses hit with super guarantee charges due to factors entirely...

14 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

Lawyer-turned-insolvency accountant joins Jirsch Sutherland

New senior manager Luka Pilipovic has said his dual qualifications are “ideal” for tackling complex insolvency issues.

14 October 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Phoenix Taskforce claws back $99m in FY24

The ATO-led taskforce has recovered $2.45 billion from illegal tax evasion schemes since 2014.

14 October 2024 • By Christine Chen

Super

Unrealised capital gains are already taxed in Australia, claims minister

Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones has claimed it is “simply not true” that unrealised capital gains are not taxed...

14 October 2024 • By Keeli Cambourne

Super

SMSFA urges Senate to reject super tax legislation

The SMSF Association is urging the Senate to reject legislation that will inflict a higher tax rate on the earnings of...

11 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Money laundering bill to ‘burden’ accountants with additional costs, warns...

The Member for Bradfield has raised concerns about the billions of dollars in costs the bill will impose on accounting...

11 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Auditor playbook offers guidance on AI and digital transformation

A new auditor playbook has been launched to help audit professionals adapt to the rapidly advancing technological...

11 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

ASBFEO issues copyright law warning for small businesses

The ombudsman has warned Australian SMEs of US copyright laws that can impact their access to customers when selling...

11 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Accountants ‘disappointed’ by withdrawal of disallowance motion

Tax and BAS agents have expressed dissatisfaction with the final outcome of the determination and are disappointed the...

10 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

COSBOA pushes for targeted SME policies ahead of election

The current state and vital role of Australian SMEs has been explored in the newly launched report by the Council of...

10 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Class adds direct registry connections to boost efficiency

The accounting software provider has announced the launch of two new enhancements to its platform – direct registry...

10 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Accountants set to have ‘more choice’ with new platform, AFX

A new asset finance marketplace, Asset Finance Exchange, has been launched to connect accountants and asset finance...

10 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson