Tax

ATO to triple credit referrals in ‘stronger actions’ on debt

The Tax Office plans to send out 50,000 intent-to-disclose notices this financial year as it chases billions owing.

31 July 2023 • By Philip King

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Appointments

9 out of 10 CFOs rediscover hunger to hire

Attitudes to recruitment have changed markedly compared to six months ago, Robert Half survey finds.

31 July 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

AFCA chief blasts financial firms as complaints hit record high

Data shows complaints related to financial hardship and insurance handling dominated AFCA's reporting period.

28 July 2023 • By Christine Chen

Business

Bullying, racism, sexual harassment and overwork ‘endemic’ at EY

Review of workplace culture makes more than two dozen recommendations for change in the wake of tragic death last year.

28 July 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

Pay attention to the human element, cyber security expert warns

Small businesses are especially vulnerable and must balance technology budgets with spending on training.

28 July 2023 • By Christine Chen

Appointments

Taylor David taps senior ASIC lawyer for associate role

The former regulator has jumped ship to pursue “dreams” of making partner.

28 July 2023 • By Christine Chen

Business

Inflation falls, but RBA rates decision an each-way bet

The second quarterly decline might be too little for the RBA to pause rate rises again next week, according to...

27 July 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Small business resilient as sales growth slows: Xero

Despite dips in retail and hospitality spending, there are positive signs in the Small Business Index for February to...

27 July 2023 • By Philip King

Business

RSM expands in Riverina with purchase of boutique firm

The acquisition sees RSM re-establish its presence in regional town Temora after a 40-year absence.

27 July 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Inflation slows in June quarter

The ABS has released inflation data for June quarter ahead of the RBA’s rate decision next week.

26 July 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

TPB forces 1,300 PwC staff back to ethics school

Employees are required to complete modules on their ethical obligations, conflicts of interest, confidentiality and...

26 July 2023 • By Christine Chen and Philip King

Appointments

Regency Partners recruits manager from HLB Mann Judd

The prospect of building deeper relationships with clients attracted the hire back to boutique practice.

26 July 2023 • By Christine Chen

Business

Deloitte records 14% revenue growth

The big four firm generated strong revenue across its consulting and advisory businesses despite “economic and...

26 July 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

‘Aggressive’ ATO puts directors in front line for tax debts

The ATO has hardened its stance and director penalty notices are now its first resort, according to Tax Assure.

26 July 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

Tax offset ‘to boost computer game industry’

The recently legislated rebate allows eligible companies to offset 30 per cent of development costs against tax.

25 July 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Businesses must plan for rising default rates, insolvency risk

The full impact of rate rises has yet to flow through the economy so now is the time to prepare for the worst, says...

25 July 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Alleged money mule laundered $176k from fraudulent emails

Melbourne man has been charged by an AFP taskforce with chanelling the proceeds of cyber crime.

25 July 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

Cathro recruits fraud, forensic accounting specialist

The firm bolsters its insolvency teams to meet increasing demand.

25 July 2023 • By Philip King