Tax

TPB terminates agent for wrongfully claiming over $100k in deductions

A tax agent firm was also issued an education order for lodging client tax returns with groundless deductions.

25 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Business

Victoria slugs big business, landlords to pay for lockdown

“Appalled” CPA Australia says measures announced as part of its COVID Debt Repayment Plan “threatens to make a bad...

24 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Xero NZ boss challenges big firms to improve payment times

The pressure came after it found late payments cost small NZ firms up to $NZ456 million per year.

24 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Revolut launches business service in Australia

The global fintech claims local firms pay billions in excess exchange costs.

24 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Professional with 4 decades of experience joins Grant Thornton

The new hire brings with him expertise from working at PwC and has lectured externally for CA ANZ and ASIC.

24 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Victorian government abolishes stamp duty

The reform will see commercial and industrial properties pay an annual tax from 1 July 2024 instead of the lump sum...

23 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Tax

NSW revamps tax concessions for first home buyers

It will expand stamp duty exemptions which “is a fairer and simpler system”, says the government.

23 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

BNPL products to be regulated as credit devices: Jones

‘Doing nothing is not an option’ as research finds women, First Nations communities and those on low incomes are...

23 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Super

Two-thirds short of funds for retirement: Findex

It is never too late to seek advice and most would benefit, survey says.

24 May 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

BDO promotes CFO to chief operating role

Longtime finance chief wins recognition after leading the firm’s national integration.

23 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Tax

‘Women will pay more tax, benefit least from Stage 3’

The proposed cuts would hit female workers hardest as their share of income tax payments grows compared with men, says...

23 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

PKF Sydney aims to build ‘biggest broker force in Australia’

PKF has hired a former Mortgage Choice director to lead its specialist mortgage broking arm.

22 May 2023 • By Annie Kane

Business

Industry, small business urge FWC to dial back minimum wage rise

The ACTU’s 7 per cent claim is “reckless”, says one industry group, with high inflation and a slowdown in GDP growth.

22 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

SE Queensland the epicentre for vulnerable tourism, hospitality

Conditions in the region are getting worse with defaults projected to rise, says CreditorWatch.

22 May 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

KordaMentha bolsters international forensic services

A former NSW police detective sergeant joins the firm’s Singapore office as a specialist partner.

22 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

COSBOA appoints experienced adviser as next CEO

A former NSW executive director of the Property Council of Australia joins after holding several senior advisory roles...

19 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Tax

ATO targets side hustles in crackdown on undeclared income

YouTubers, Uber drivers and influencers earning extra or running a business will be picked up by data analytics and...

22 May 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Younger generations want greater ESG focus: Deloitte

A survey of Gen Zs and millennials found the cost of living, economic uncertainty and persistent stress as their...

19 May 2023 • By Josh Needs