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Super
Treasury opens consultation on payday super measure
Two models are put forward for the reform as well as revisions to the penalties for late payment.
10 October 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee
Business
Distressed small businesses flock to shelter of SBR
10 October 2023 • By Philip King
Tax
ATO will dob in 9k businesses to credit agencies this month
09 October 2023 • By Philip King
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Business
Small business struggles, but financial system resilient: RBA
The bank’s Financial Stability Review finds higher interest rates have hurt small businesses the most.
09 October 2023 • By Christine Chen
Tax
Victoria land tax ‘onslaught’ could spark investor exodus
The expansion of the state’s vacant residential land tax follows a string of recent property tax changes and hikes.
09 October 2023 • By Christine Chen
Regulation
PwC partners failed to self-disclose, CA ANZ admits
Members are required to report themselves for sanctionable conduct but none came forward, parliamentary inquiry hears.
09 October 2023 • By Philip King
Tax
ATO loosens constraints on client linking process
The window to complete nominations expands fourfold and a report feature details linking requests, the Tax Office says.
09 October 2023 • By Philip King
Regulation
ChangeGPS sounds alarm over clause in CA ANZ conduct rules
Members could be forced to refund or waive fees to a client under one resolution currently up for vote, the software...
09 October 2023 • By Philip King
Business
CEOs confident despite economic headwinds, survey finds
Local bosses cite cyber crime, the cost of living and trade regulations as key threats to growth, KPMG says.
06 October 2023 • By Philip King
Tax
Former students caught out by HECS index and complex rules
Accountants say first home buyers and those living overseas are struggling to manage their obligations.
06 October 2023 • By Christine Chen
Regulation
Monash Uni loses appeal to rewrite staff agreements, dodge $9m bill
UPDATED: The university wanted to classify all student consultations within a week of lectures and tutorials as unpaid...
06 October 2023 • By Christine Chen
Business
Scrap ‘problematic’ accountants’ certificates, Canberra told
The documents are no longer fit for purpose and create increased litigation risk for accountants, three professional...
06 October 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee
Business
Torrent of disapproval greets CA ANZ finances
Social media comments range from accusations the body is failing to live “within its means” to allegations that...
05 October 2023 • By Philip King and Christine Chen
Business
‘Covid changed merger dynamics, tech has become a wildcard’
The big players are long gone together with acquisitions for the sake of it, says one specialist, but AI could be a...
05 October 2023 • By Philip King
Technology
Software overload means most CFOs stick to manual processes
With some finance leaders juggling over 50 different tools, technology is leaving them overwhelmed and ill-equipped to...
05 October 2023 • By Christine Chen
Super
ATO steps up data-matching to snare late super payments
STP 2 and more sophisticated software enables the Tax Office to monitor payments quarter by quarter, a technical...
05 October 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee
Appointments
CPA Australia appoints president, shakes up board
Veteran academic and board director Dale Pinto succeeds Merran Kelsall.
04 October 2023 • By Christine Chen
Business
Experts call for rate cut after RBA decision
“A rate decrease would be a welcome Christmas present,” said one expert.
04 October 2023 • By Christine Chen
Business
Voice can enhance accounting profession, talent pool: CA ANZ
CA ANZ is the only accounting body to publicly support the Yes vote for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
04 October 2023 • By Christine Chen
Tax
AAT decision overturns ATO ruling on trusts and Div 7A
Thousands of trusts have fallen into line with the Tax Office’s position that an unpaid present entitlement to a...
04 October 2023 • By Philip King