Appointments

Morrows, William Buck appoint 2 high-fliers

Kellie Stark becomes a principal for the Melbourne firm while William Buck’s Parramatta office recruits a...

24 November 2023 • By Philip King

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Regulation

‘7 out of 10 internal auditors shun professional bodies’

The Institute of Internal Auditors says standards may be sliding due to membership shortfall.

23 November 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Mackay Goodwin adds R&D, cyber security teams

The insolvency firm branches out with the help of two specialist recruits.

23 November 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

White collar WFH here to stay at peak levels: Seek

Analysis of job adverts shows the ability to work from home at least some of the time has barely receded from its...

22 November 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

Firms ‘fail to recognise migrants’ accounting credentials’

Experienced arrivals “go to waste” because their qualifications are unfamiliar, says a recruitment specialist.

22 November 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Restaurant couple fined $70k for underpaying relatives

Sister and brother-in-law were short-changed $175,000 over four years, court found.

22 November 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Canberra to merge FRC, accounting and audit bodies

A single authority from 2026 will be more efficient and fit for purpose, the Treasurer says.

21 November 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Demand makes accounting firms a seller’s market

Prices have been edging up for quality practices since the pandemic, says broker DMY.

21 November 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

Research platform offers ‘360 degree view’ of legal landscape

Tax professionals will be able to delve deep into up-to-date commentary and cases, Wolters Kluwer says.

21 November 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

BDO, PKF expand footprints with NSW offices

The two top 10 firms grow in Parramatta and Scone respectively, cementing their presence in the state.

21 November 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

$18m cyber package targets ‘biggest fears’ of small business

Digital security check-ups and a recovery assistance program are welcome steps to protect a vulnerable sector, ASBFEO...

21 November 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

Victoria leads steep decline in October job ads

After months of incremental falls, demand for candidates fell away decisively last month, Seek says.

20 November 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

RSM hits FY24 headcount target with raft of appointments

The mid-tier firm says it is also on track to exceed its revenue goal for the year.

20 November 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

CA ANZ fights rearguard action against TPB legislation

Mandatory reporting obligations for tax practitioners will pose major reprisal and defamation risks, the accounting...

20 November 2023 • By Philip King, Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Zoho debuts accounting practice management software

The Chennai tech giant is banking on its 100-million-strong user base to drive uptake of its latest offering.

20 November 2023 • By Christine Chen

Technology

Businesses hit by cyber crime every 6 minutes, ASD says

The federal agency attributes a surge in attacks to the growing “professionalisation” of the industry.

17 November 2023 • By Christine Chen

Business

Mazars, Forvis form globe-straddling super-group

The two will become a top 10 network worldwide “with extensive scale and coverage”.

17 November 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

ATO refuses to budge until result of Bendel case appeal

Its rulings on when a trust entitlement constitutes a loan remain in place and leave taxpayers with a dilemma,...

17 November 2023 • By Philip King