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Major uni, mid-tier reacts to 'disappearing' roles
Shifting client expectations and market demand have prompted a prominent firm to assign graduates to more “interpersonal” roles, which Australian universities and acc...
60% of SMSF trustees eyeing advice from their tax accountants
In new research from Investment Trends, 60 per cent of SMSF trustees using an accountant for tax purposes would use them for investment advice, but are facing barriers wi...
Accounting network locks in agreement on SMSF front
One national accounting network has moved to solidify its relationship with a prominent, cloud-based SMSF software provider.
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Big 4 firms find banks facing 'inherent tension'
Two of the big four accounting firms have analysed the 2017 half-year results of Australia’s major banks, revealing the need for the banks to continue to reshape their ...
CPA rebel members launch new offensive
A group of CPA members have put an official request to the association to disclose the remuneration paid to each of the directors of CPA Australia and its subsidiaries.
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Financial planning bodies blasted over TPB moves
One consultant has hit out at two financial planning bodies as he sees members unnecessarily joining the Tax Practitioners Board.
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‘Unannounced’ visits for ATO in pre-insolvency investigation
The ATO is continuing its crackdown on illegal phoenix activity, with 80 officers conducting unannounced visits on two sites across Victoria, following 13 visits last Aug...
Fake news and the truth about compliance and advice
With reports showing that the dollar value of compliance is growing, is the ongoing discussion about the need to transition from tax compliance to advisory services just ...
KPMG sees boost in revenue
KPMG has announced its results for the full year to 30 June 2016, with total revenue up 13 per cent to $1.37 billion.
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Mid-tier firm opens financial planning arm
A mid-tier accounting, taxation and audit firm has launched a new financial advisory division focused on offering personal financial advice across insurance, superannuati...
Quality of accounting graduates prompts review of curriculum
Industry-led feedback has prompted one Australian university to revamp its accounting course offering, after identifying the key skills and experience that current accoun...
Mid-tier reshuffles leadership team
A mid-tier accounting firm has announced a number of moves within its senior leadership team, including the appointment of a new partner.
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Fintech firms set to target business advisory
Business advisory services will be a major focus of fintech companies over the next few years, says an accounting software company, with considerable investment likely to...
Award winner urges accountants to send in submissions
As submissions flood in for the 2016 AccountantsDaily Australian Accounting Awards, last year’s winner of the prestigious Excellence Award has encouraged accountants t...
Accounting, bookkeeping among most in-demand roles
Accounting and bookkeeping roles have made the top 10 most in-demand jobs and skills list, in new research from a global recruitment firm.
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KPMG Australia names new CIO
KPMG Australia has appointed a new chief information officer (CIO) to replace Anthony Stevens, who has moved into a different role within the firm.
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Mid-tier finds succession plans in dire state
One mid-tier firm has found that a convincing majority of business owners don’t have a formal succession plan in place – risking business value and compromising inter...
Scottish Pacific hires to boost SME assistance
Specialist funder Scottish Pacific has increased its Australian presence with the appointment of seven new team members.
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Submissions now open for Australian Accounting Awards 2016
AccountantsDaily is pleased to announce that submissions to the 2016 Australian Accounting Awards are now open, with 23 awards categories on offer.
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Accounting group announces local acquisition
Financial services group Carbon Business has recently acquired another WA-based financial services group as a way of further growing the business and increasing its accou...
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