IGT clears ATO of fraud but recommends changes
The Inspector-General of Taxation has cleared the ATO of any systemic internal fraud or corruption, ...
Top 100 SMSF auditors circled for ATO program
The Tax Office is set to conduct an assurance program with the top 100 SMSF auditors in a bid to cap...
‘More to learn’: ATO on payroll compliance fears
The ATO has committed to learn more about payroll process before using the incoming single touch pay...
Tax & Compliance
Details on Division 7A changes released, welcomed
Long awaited details of amendments to Division 7A has finally been released by Treasury, a...
New measure set to target withholding obligations
New laws aimed at removing deductions for entities who fail to comply with their withholdi...
IGT clears ATO of fraud but recommends changes
The Inspector-General of Taxation has cleared the ATO of any systemic internal fraud or co...
M&A
Carbon Group locks in 13th M&A since launch
WA-based accounting and bookkeeping network, Carbon Group, has announced another merger on...
New Deloitte acquisition marks focus on automation for tax
Deloitte has announced the acquisition of a tax software specialist as it looks to prepar...
Mid-tier moves in on South Australia region
A mid-tier network has completed the acquisition of an accounting firm and rebranded two e...
Professional Development
Uni to shake-up courses for accountants as employer demands change
An Australian university is currently developing a new set of credentials for the accounti...
Technical hiccup sees anxious wait for CA students
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand students have now received their term two ...
Over a quarter of tax agents fail CPE audit
More than one in four tax practitioners have failed to comply with their continuing profes...
Appointments
Ex-PPB Advisory manager joins Jirsch Sutherland
A former PPB Advisory manager has been appointed as business director of the Western Australia divis...
SMSF
Appetite for property in SMSFs shows signs of life despite tough market
Interest in property investment from younger SMSF trustees continue to hold steady despite tighter p...
Business
Accountants’ exemption reinstatement stalls
Despite a heated lobby to former financial services minister Kelly O’Dwyer, the federal government...
Technology
Accounting apps market grows, but jury is out on effectiveness
The market for accounting apps in Australia has recorded more growth. Some are convinced of efficien...
