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FWO targets underpayment of apprentices
The ombudsman has secured more than $15,000 in penalties against an electrical services business that paid an apprentice $100 for five months of work.
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KPMG moves to ESG-designed Parramatta office
The firm’s recently finished centre has been designed to promote employee wellbeing and an enhanced workplace experience.
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Government initiates bill to expand unpaid parental leave
The broader leave entitlements are said to provide greater flexibility for families, but professional groups remain sceptical.
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ASBFEO launches inquiry into Commonwealth tendering and SMEs
The review will identify the effectiveness of AusTender and the ability of small businesses to compete for government contracts.
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RBA must pause rates in response to easing CPI, say experts
The February figure revealed a second consecutive month of lower inflation but rent was seen as a growing problem.
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Microsoft releases AI cyber security tool
Microsoft Security Copilot is said to improve efficiency and reactions to cyber breaches by constantly learning to provide the latest cyber security measures.
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ATO ‘must rearm’ against sales suppression tech
Increased penalties and stronger action have hindered the use of the technology but more needs to be done to combat the shadow economy, says review.
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Accounting firms fetch higher prices as supply dries up
A quiet consolidation in the regions means fewer sellers and now buyers are changing their strategy, says one specialist.
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SMEs battle unique combination of inflation, labour drought
Despite resilience during the pandemic, a COSBOA report says small businesses risk being dragged back down by challenges to their viability.
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New Broker Academy 2023 to help you become a broker
Registrations have opened for the 2023 New Broker Academy, a free conference that arms accountants with the tools to launch a broking career.
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Whistleblower who lifted lid on aggressive ATO tactics to face trial
Richard Boyle will answer charges relating to his time at the office after speaking out about its debt collection techniques.
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Airwallex slashes price of processing online payments
Increased investment allows it to offer ‘mates rates’ to local customers, the Australian start-up says.
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Xero certifies Karbon app ahead of integration
Karbon contact data will be synchronised with Xero Practice Manager but WorkflowMax will be retired in mid-2024.
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14m personal records stolen in Latitude hack
The financial group confirms the cyber criminals made off with driver’s licence numbers and the personal details of million of customers.
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Investors vulnerable to financial misconduct ‘despite CSLR’
Accounting bodies support the compensation scheme but worry about the cost and want better upfront protection for consumers.
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Ex-restaurant owner penalised almost $60k for exploiting visa holder
The FWO found the manager dismissed the Bangladeshi for lodging a workers’ compensation claim.
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Accountants ‘need to raise their game on FBT’
The ATO wants tax practitioners to help police the system, says FBT specialist Paul Mather.
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Family businesses are bouncing back post-pandemic: PwC
Survey shows family firms need to embrace technology and develop clear ESG strategies for the best chance of future growth.
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AFP charges four for allegedly laundering $1.7m from cybercrime
The police claim they set up dozens of bank accounts using stolen identities to transfer money overseas.
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Unexpected work test issue impacts personal contributions
An unintended consequence with the work test changes is restricting certain types of employees and company directors from claiming a deduction for personal contributions,...
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