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  1. Former Kleenmaid auditor suspended for 3 years

    (CALDB). ASIC alleged, and the CALDB found, Mr Wessels failed to carry out and perform adequately and properly his duties as lead auditor of Kleenmaid’s financial report for the year ended 30 June 2008. Specifically, the CALDB said Mr Wessels should...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff Reporter
    • Category: Business
  2. New index launched to guide retailers

    Leading accounting and advisory firm BDO has linked up with cloud-based software provider Retail Express to launch a free service allowing retailers to access critical information about the “health” of their businesses and how they are faring against...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  3. A chance for real reform

    change and improvement in the tax system, but now the government must take advantage, says Sian Sinclair, national industry leader, real estate and construction, at Grant Thornton. “It’s been a long time since the government has been this frank with us...

  4. Government encouraging tax avoidance: William Buck

    said that while, by world standards, Australians are relatively good at complying with their tax requirements, any policies leading to high compliance costs, complexity or perceived inequity in the tax system would serve to encourage higher levels of...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Tax
  5. Budget: industry bodies lament short-term vision

    he said. “Piecemeal tax hikes can erode business confidence and may not produce the anticipated revenue levels as it can lead to behavioural changes. “The promised tax reform white paper can’t come quickly enough to restore productivity and growth in...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  6. Corporate regulator's funding slashed

    and changing the funding model around for licensees and financial planning businesses," he said. Funding cuts inevitably lead to staffing cuts, he added. "The question is which divisions in ASIC they're cutting those resources from – and what direct...

  7. Ignoring GST is costing small business

    such as insurance, motor vehicles, conveyancing and payroll; enable reductions in corporate and personal tax rates; and lead to an increase in productivity and economic growth for Australia, said Mr Malley. “We have to stop thinking of tax reform as...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  8. MYOB strengthens its online capabilities

    enhance their client relationships. “From our perspective as an accountant, the increase in connection to our clients will lead to more client engagement, allowing us to seamlessly partner with the client to achieve their goals,” he said. “This also...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  9. Australia cautioned on complacency

    the money wants to come flooding back the other way and people want to get out, there’s no road there,” he said. “This will lead to volatility in the illiquid asset class.” The Institute of Chartered Accountants' head of leadership and advocacy, Rob...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff Reporter
    • Category: Business
  10. The key to successful leadership

    for being a respected and successful boss. Nick Deligiannis, managing director of Hays in Australia and New Zealand, said leaders must take stock of their management style as it is all too easy to slip unconsciously into poor behaviours without even...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  11. 'Innovate and adapt', says Deloitte

    of customers in new markets, according to Deloitte. Releasing a new report, Australian Business Trends 2014, Selwyn D’Souza, lead strategy partner at Deloitte, said Australian companies must capitalise on proximity to the growth markets of Asia and take...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  12. Insolvencies set to spike

    of the federal Budget, government departments are finalising budgets and resources for 2014/2015, which Mr Cribb said will lead to the ATO ramping up tax debt recovery efforts and the likelihood of all forms of insolvency appointments increasing in the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  13. Warning on international information exchange

    to work, such as birth dates and places of all individuals • The lack of any materiality criteria in the CRS, which could lead to significant compliance costs where revenue loss is not material • The concerns of confidentiality of taxpayer information –...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  14. ICAA and NZ chartered accountants join forces

    has been the new organisation being the most relevant service to our members, particularly with the focus on education and leadership and advocacy,” added Mr White. “The new body will directly benefit members through the robust, responsive and relevant...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  15. KPMG announces new partners

    director joins the firm’s Direct Investments team to support the momentum in M&A activity; and a new partner will also lead KPMG’s Pursuits team, with the incumbent partner promoted to a global position. Twenty-four percent of KPMG’s new partners are...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  16. CPA slams idea of apolitical tax commission

    to be fought on the issue. “Tax reform will only happen if it’s led by the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth must take the lead on it and we expect that they will,” he said. To implement reform successfully, the government will have to sell a whole...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Tax
  17. Deloitte acquires boutique firm

    Deloitte Private has today announced the acquisition of a leading Western Australia-based tax and advisory firm. KD Johns and Co will join Deloitte’s Perth office effective 1 October 2014. The firm provides tax and advisory services to many of Western...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  18. Firm fined over misleading statements

    An accounting practice has paid an infringement notice penalty after making potentially misleading statements about the cost of setting up a self-managed superannuation fund. The firm, Your Super Accountant, was fined $2,040 after making...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  19. When selling an accounting practice ...

    from the practice has not reached the previous levels represented by the seller. There are a number of issues that regularly lead the buyer to refuse to pay the retention sum when the time comes. They are generally packaged up under the claim that the...

  20. PwC appoints two leading lawyers

    year. Mr Blue was the managing partner responsible for the firm's Corporate M&A and Tax practices and has held various other leadership and governance positions including managing partner, international and was a member of the firm's board. Luke Sayers,...