Regulation

Howarth open to expanding provision of advice by accountants

The shadow minister says, if elected, he would consider examining how accountants could play a greater role in...

09 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Super

Underpaid super affects 1 in 4 NT workers, tax data reveals

The Super Members Council continues to push for payday super as data reveals Northern Territory workers missing out on...

08 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Accounting firms expected to ramp up skill search: Robert Half

Recruitment and hiring are set to “heat up” across the accounting industry in 2025 as firms aim to address skill...

08 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Survey flags technology as top business challenge for 2025

Australian business leaders are set to focus on overcoming digital transformation and emerging technology challenges...

07 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Breach reporting guidance raises concerns with software errors

A case study in the TPB’s guidance on breach reporting highlights the importance of self-reporting breaches that arise...

07 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Is Div 296 dead and buried? SMSF experts weigh in

Do you think the Division 296 tax will be up again in February? If not, will it become a policy issue for the next...

07 January 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

Government boosts SME program funding to ease challenges

The government has pledged to continue its commitment to easing small business pressures with an additional $11...

07 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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

Appointments

Forvis Mazars unveils new leadership and governance structure

The accounting firm has revealed a new governance model for 2025 and the reappointment of Hervé Hélias as chairman.

06 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Acquisition saves Bench Accounting from abrupt closure

The Canadian-based accounting start-up and software platform has shocked SMEs with its abrupt closure and subsequent...

06 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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