iscover
News
Tiger & Bear acquires LUNA
Sydney-based advisory firm Tiger & Bear Partners has acquired Melbourne-headquartered LUNA, which provides legal and accounting support to start-ups and venture capit...
1 in 5 SMBs spend a quarter of their time on financial admin
New research has revealed that businesses without external accountants or bookkeepers are losing up to a week each month to financial administration.
...
SME confidence in SA on the mend, William Buck says
The sentiment and confidence of South Australian businesses are on the rise following several flat quarters, according to the accounting firm.
...
Frustration rising as Div 296 still not settled
The waiting game continues for the finalisation of the Division 296 legislation, with the Treasurer announcing the government will not introduce the bill during this sitt...
SMEs cautiously optimistic about business conditions
A new report found that conditions for small businesses increased by 0.6 per cent in August 2025 – the second consecutive quarterly increase – and increased by 0.2 pe...
Deloitte adds independent members to board
Rufus Black and Kee Wong have been unveiled as the newest independent members of the Deloitte Australia board.
...
‘Fundamentally flawed, backwards step’: ACCI pushes back on penalty rates bill
The business advocacy group has called the government's penalty rates legislation a “backwards step” following its passing in the Senate last week.
...
Most SMBs find accountants through word of mouth
Very few accountants explicitly ask their clientele to refer their practices to others, despite word of mouth being the primary driver bringing accountants and businesses...
Hesta, ART to challenge ATO’s position on imputation credits in Federal Court
Industry fund Hesta has filed an appeal against an ATO decision on tax offsets from franking credits, with the Australian Retirement Trust set to file a similar claim soo...
‘Cooking the books’: Darwin hospo businesses under ATO, FWO microscope
Suspected shadow economy activity across Darwin restaurants has led to the ATO and Fair Work Ombudsman conducting surprise site visits in an attempt to catch them in the ...
Toxic workplace culture a hidden fraud risk, RSM warns
As anti-fraud efforts surge, workplaces are being warned to keep an eye out for workplace culture ‘red flags’ to protect themselves from ethical risks.
...
Treasurer going against department advice if Div 296 backdated
If the Division 296 legislation is backdated to 1 July 2025, the Treasurer will be going against the advice of his own department, the SMSFA has said.
...
Australia Post’s US parcel suspension brings fresh complexities for SMEs, BDO says
Australia Post has suspended small parcel shipments to the US “until further notice”. BDO says this will present new complexities for small Australian exporters.
...
SME tech adoption key to driving economic activity, COSBOA says
Australia’s small businesses must learn to operate more efficiently with technology as the nation looks for new ways to lift productivity and long-term growth, accordin...
ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle given 12-month good behaviour bond
On Thursday, ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle avoided convictions and a jail sentence, seven years after he first blew the whistle on aggressive ATO debt collection practi...
Aussies not confident using Right to Disconnect, research shows
Earlier this week, the Right to Disconnect began for small business employees. One year on from its introduction for workers in larger businesses, however, the persistenc...
Personal insolvencies see uptick for June 2025 quarter
New data from AFSA has reflected the hardship businesses continue to face, with personal insolvency numbers having jumped in the June quarter.
...
Live-in tax break could unlock major NDIS boost, KPMG says
National Disability Insurance Scheme savings could be boosted with an offered tax concession for live-in supporters, new research has revealed.
...
Common sense the best defence against fraudsters: forensic auditor
Basic common sense is one of the best tools to detect fraudulent schemes, a forensic auditor has said.
...
Transparency of sustainability reporting as the new norm
With the introduction of mandatory climate-related financial disclosures in Australia, the bar for corporate transparency has been raised, writes Narain Viswanathan.
...
Page 3 of 200
