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SME job growth fall ‘a sign of recession-to-come’
The first decline in six months points to challenges ahead for small business, says Employment Hero.
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TASA changes may ‘diminish regulatory regime’, joint bodies warn
Proposed changes to the Code of Professional Conduct are poorly drafted and will create confusion for practitioners, joint bodies caution.
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Mike Baird to join KPMG board as independent director
The firm has enlisted the help of the former NSW premier to shore up governance amid ongoing scrutiny of the sector.
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ICAEW, SAICA members lose TPB registration pathway
The English and South African professional accounting bodies voluntarily surrendered their accreditation with the regulator this month.
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Declining business conditions ‘improve inflation outlook’
NAB’s December survey shows economic growth remains on a downward trajectory, helping to ease the growth of prices and costs.
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Dwindling demand sinks growth expectations
Industry leaders forecast a bleak outlook for 2024 and are making productivity a focus to cope, Ai Group says.
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Job anxiety stokes consumer stress levels to 4-year high
Concerns about the cost of living are levelling out but other factors mean all income groups have cut back on spending, NAB says.
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Small businesses ‘lack disaster plans’ despite floods, cyclones
Recent natural disasters highlight the need to prepare for the worst, ASBFEO says.
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Man sentenced for buying stolen data from criminal website
The search revealed hundreds of compromised credentials purchased from international cyber scam operation Genesis Market.
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Elmo Software taps Xero managing director for CEO
Joseph Lyons was appointed due to his track record of scaling tech companies and building high-performing teams, Elmo says.
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Jones lauds anti-scam response after losses drop 60%
The government says its approach is delivering “clear early signs of success” while the ACCC warns of side hustle scams targeting vulnerable jobseekers.
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‘Abysmal’ TPB leaves H&R Block in dark over TASA changes
The country’s largest tax preparer has accused the regulator of doing nothing to clarify the code of conduct revisions beyond providing some YouTube videos and handouts...
Inflation, living costs rattle retirement plans
One in two surveyed by State Street are pessimistic about retiring on time, with unexpected expenses after leaving work their biggest concern.
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IMF urges Canberra to bite the bullet with tax overhaul
Australia must move away from high income taxes in favour of GST while abolishing breaks for the wealthy, the international body says.
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Why finance will welcome fewer systems, but more AI, fraud defence
Software consolidation, automation with a human touch and fortified scam prevention are on this year’s agenda.
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Tax Institute appoints Todd Want as 2024 president
William Buck’s head of tax says there will be a “renewed focus” on member voices during his term.
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Canberra to develop guardrails for high-risk AI
Consultation paper response outlines a targeted regulatory approach to ensure low-risk use continues unimpeded.
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TASA code of conduct changes ‘open costly can of worms’
“Loosely drafted” legislation means agents will need to err on the side of caution and will incur legal expenses, John Jeffreys says.
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ACU admits to underpaying 1,100 casual staff $3.6m
But the university denies engaging in wage theft and has said its error was unintentional.
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Mazars imports senior risk consultant ahead of ESG reporting mandates
Corentin Cachard’s arrival from Paris brings a “proven” record in risk consulting and internal audit, the firm said.
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