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

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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

Business

Winners unveiled for Australian AI Awards 2024

Momentum Media has announced 26 winners across 10 individual and 15 group categories for its brand-new Australian AI...

06 November 2024 • By Arabella Walton

Regulation

TPB sheds further light on section 30 requirements

The Tax Practitioners Board has rejected claims that practitioners will be required to become Tax Office auditors...

06 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

RBA announces interest rate decision amid easing inflation

The Reserve Bank has revealed its cash rate decision for Cup Day as inflation begins to break into the RBA’s target...

05 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Being an accountant is ‘harder than ever’, survey reveals

More than half of Australian accountants have claimed the profession has become progressively more challenging in a...

06 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

New course aims to help SMEs win government business

The NSW Small Business Commissioner has launched a course aimed at improving the prospects of SMEs selling to the...

06 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

IPA welcomes clarity from TPB on upcoming code changes

The Institute of Public Accountants has said the recent guidance from the Tax Practitioners Board and engagement with...

05 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Beware tax traps this festive season, expert warns

Australian businesses need to remain diligent and compliant with Tax Office requirements during the holiday period, a...

05 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

TPB to leverage breach reporting in compliance programs for 24-25

Recent reforms such as mandatory breach reporting will enable the the Tax Practitioners Board to focus on intelligence...

05 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

RMIT and AFTRS target accountants in launch of screen skills course

The screen skill industry in Victoria is in desperate need of assistant production accountants, according to RMIT...

05 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

ATO to challenge AAT decision on plumbing business contractor

The ATO will appeal a decision by the Tribunal that found that a plumber engaged by a plumbing business was a...

04 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Annual report reveals rapid decline in satisfaction with ATO

The introduction of client-agent linking, processing backlogs and declining services has resulted in a substantial...

01 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Aussie SMEs faring better than international competitors, Xero data reveals

Australian SMEs are continuing to outperform small businesses in other countries despite challenging macroeconomic...

04 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson