Rationale for shutting Everett assignments under question
A mid-tier has queried the government’s decision to disallow small business CGT concessions to those who undertake Everett assignments as lacking any “real policy ...
TAX • Thu, 17 May 2018
Clients less loyal, want more consultation
Recent developments in software are putting bookkeepers in a better position to consult with small businesses, however the days of client loyalty over many years are long ...
REGULATION • Thu, 17 May 2018
Accounting evolving into profession of ‘business partners’
The accounting space is transforming into a profession of solution providers adding value to the business bottom line rather than doing core accounting tasks, says ...
BUSINESS • Wed, 16 May 2018
Big 4 jumps into cloud accounting market
A big four firm has formed a strategic partnership with CBA and Microsoft to create a cloud-based accounting platform aimed at small to medium businesses.
TECHNOLOGY • Tue, 15 May 2018
Accounting consultant slams taskforce recommendation
A government taskforce recommendation to create a central authority of digital advice for small businesses is unlikely to provide any real benefit to accountants, ...
TECHNOLOGY • Mon, 14 May 2018
Super payables overlooked at EOFY, accounting firm warns
Forgetting to pay out superannuation payable accounts before the end of financial year could be costly for businesses and is something overlooked by many accountants, ...
TAX • Fri, 11 May 2018
Accounting industry at odds over R&D tax incentive changes
There is a lack of consensus in the accounting industry around whether the government’s overhaul of its research and development (R&D) tax incentive will ultimately ...
TAX • Thu, 10 May 2018
Accountants on notice with ABN framework revamp
Accountants will need to remain alert to the status of client ABNs following the government’s budget commitment to better tackle the black economy, says a tax veteran
TAX • Wed, 09 May 2018
Education a missing piece in SME tax discussion
Educating small businesses around business management and compliance was all but ignored amid the continuation of a range of tax measures in the federal budget, according ...
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