CA ANZ pushes for ‘better targeted’ migration strategy
The professional accounting body called on the government to go further in plugging audit and accounting gaps that “cannot be filled by domestic talent.”
BUSINESS • Mon, 27 May 2024
Parliamentary pipeline stalling Treasurer’s key tax reforms
The budget has been criticised for a light-on tax reform package and now opposition forces are stalling the progress of the changes it did commit to.
TAX • Wed, 22 May 2024
ATO affirms Federal Court’s ‘employee’ definition for super purposes
The finding that superannuation entitlements extend only to natural persons and not partnerships accords with submissions made by the Tax Commissioner.
SUPER • Mon, 20 May 2024
ATO urges professional firms to clean up distribution statements
Grant Thornton partner Paul Banister says the Tax Office’s most recent update suggests it is not getting the information it needs to apply its risk compliance framework ...
BUSINESS • Thu, 09 May 2024
Business NSW calls for federal review to end payroll tax, stamp duty
Business NSW has called for a major review and overhaul of Australia's tax system by the government.
TAX • Tue, 07 May 2024
Big 4 partnership caps under consideration by Treasury
Treasury is consulting on key issues affecting public confidence in the big four.
REGULATION • Mon, 06 May 2024
PwC reveals new corporate strategy; former CEO Stubbins goes it alone
PwC Australia’s new corporate strategy is all about business reinvention; six months after her ousting, former chief executive Kristin Stubbins announces her new venture
BUSINESS • Sun, 28 Apr 2024
Government shirks big 4, senator calls for government consulting revamp
Senator Barbara Pocock has called for reforms to government consulting engagements as the Department of Finance continues to review PwC's government contracts.
REGULATION • Wed, 24 Apr 2024
Former Xero Australia head appointed Everperform CEO
Outgoing CEO Daniel Spitty will stay on as the company’s chief product officer as new CEO Will Buckley eyes a people-driven future for the performance measurement ...
APPOINTMENTS • Wed, 17 Apr 2024