Business

‘Grim business future’ to be overcome by mums and pensioners: Business NSW

A shortage of critical skills and workers could be aided by mothers and seniors looking to re-enter the workforce, a...

13 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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Super

SMC calls for teenage super law to be scrapped

The peak super body has called for the removal of an outdated super law which denies teenagers up to $10,000 from...

10 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Looming election casts uncertainty over key tax measures: Tax Institute

The upcoming election this year will make tax planning for clients more uncertain and challenging, according to the...

10 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

New Airbnb tax raises concern for Victorian tourism sector

The Victorian tourism industry has expressed concern the newly effective 7.5 per cent Airbnb tax will deter travellers...

09 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Joint bodies challenge ‘contradictory’ CDR expansion

The joint accounting bodies have welcomed the inclusion of non-bank lenders in the Consumer Data Right expansion with...

09 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Howarth open to expanding provision of advice by accountants

The shadow minister says, if elected, he would consider examining how accountants could play a greater role in...

09 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Resilience coach calls for accounting partners to be more attentive

Accounting firms need to recognise the critical signs of burnout and chronic stress in their employees to ensure staff...

09 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Breach reporting changes ‘coming home to roost’, says IPA

The professional body is seeing a rising influx of inquiries and practical issues emerging from the significant breach...

08 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

Underpaid super affects 1 in 4 NT workers, tax data reveals

The Super Members Council continues to push for payday super as data reveals Northern Territory workers missing out on...

08 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Accounting firms expected to ramp up skill search: Robert Half

Recruitment and hiring are set to “heat up” across the accounting industry in 2025 as firms aim to address skill...

08 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Survey flags technology as top business challenge for 2025

Australian business leaders are set to focus on overcoming digital transformation and emerging technology challenges...

07 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Breach reporting guidance raises concerns with software errors

A case study in the TPB’s guidance on breach reporting highlights the importance of self-reporting breaches that arise...

07 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Is Div 296 dead and buried? SMSF experts weigh in

Do you think the Division 296 tax will be up again in February? If not, will it become a policy issue for the next...

07 January 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

Government boosts SME program funding to ease challenges

The government has pledged to continue its commitment to easing small business pressures with an additional $11...

07 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CA ANZ sued by female employee over sexual harassment at work party

An employee has claimed she suffered psychiatric harm and career repercussions after complaining about an “unwelcome”...

06 January 2025 • By Christine Chen

Appointments

Forvis Mazars unveils new leadership and governance structure

The accounting firm has revealed a new governance model for 2025 and the reappointment of Hervé Hélias as chairman.

06 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Acquisition saves Bench Accounting from abrupt closure

The Canadian-based accounting start-up and software platform has shocked SMEs with its abrupt closure and subsequent...

06 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Government to relax ATO, TPB rules on sharing taxpayer information

A proposed overhaul of tax secrecy laws aims to improve regulatory oversight and prevent fraud following the PwC...

03 January 2025 • By Christine Chen