Business

CA ANZ sued by female employee over sexual harassment at work party

An employee has claimed she suffered psychiatric harm and career repercussions after complaining about an “unwelcome”...

06 January 2025 • By Christine Chen

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Regulation

Government to relax ATO, TPB rules on sharing taxpayer information

A proposed overhaul of tax secrecy laws aims to improve regulatory oversight and prevent fraud following the PwC...

03 January 2025 • By Christine Chen

Business

SME owners must engage ‘exit planning’, says William Buck

Over 75 per cent of business owners expect to exit their businesses over the next 10 years, a William Buck report has...

03 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

The top Accountants Daily stories for 2024 revealed

A look back into some of the top headlines in accounting news this year with a recap of Accountants Daily’s top 10...

31 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Perth accountant charged with five counts of insider trading: ASIC

A Perth accountant has been charged with five counts of insider trading.

02 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Accelerating insolvencies strike concern for SMEs, report reveals

Escalating cost pressures and assertive Tax Office collection activities is driving small businesses into insolvency,...

02 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Government calls for cash mandate to be on the horizon for 2026

The government has released a consultation paper to gather insights and feedback on a cash acceptance mandate that...

02 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

TPB finalises TASA determination guidance

The long-awaited guidance addresses industry concerns over the changes before the regime starts in January.

24 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Top tax changes in 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, it is useful to reflect on key developments in the tax landscape for small and medium-sized...

24 December 2024 • By John Jeffreys, John Jeffreys Tax

Business

ATO shares payroll data to monitor mutual obligations, provider claims

An STP data-matching initiative aims to improve the administration of welfare program Workforce Australia, with...

19 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

CPA outlines gaps in system for combating financial abuse

Better co-ordination between legal, financial and social services and increased awareness is critical to address...

19 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Reckon welcomes Cashflow Manager to software family

Reckon has acquired Cashflow Manger and its 20,000 clients as part of a $8.75 million agreement with Money Management...

19 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Voluntary wage compliance code looms for SMEs

The Fair Work Ombudsman has reminded SMEs that from 1 January 2025, intentionally underpaying wages or entitlements...

24 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Ex-liquidator who stole $3m from clients gets 4 years’ jail

Peter Amos pleaded guilty to misappropriating funds from five companies over six years for his own benefit.

18 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Division 7A rules in need of ‘care and maintenance’, says tax partner

Some of the inconsistency and uncertainty surrounding Division 7A highlights the need for certain areas of tax law to...

18 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

COSBOA calls for comprehensive SME support following IR changes

Australian SMEs must “draw a line in the sand” against increased costs and complexities caused by recent industrial...

18 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Government’s AI plan must include small business focus, says CPA

The professional body has urged the government to do more to encourage the adoption of AI by small businesses.

17 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Fake cleaners, horse breeders, project managers: tax scammers in 2024

The ATO had its hands full this past year tracking down the thousands of fraudsters who invented fake businesses to...

27 December 2024 • By Christine Chen