Advice bodies collaborate on pro bono bushfire program
The Financial Planning Association of Australia and the Association of Financial Advisers have begun a pro bono advice program as a joint initiative to help those ...
BUSINESS • Thu, 06 Feb 2020
New degrees to be added to FASEA-approved course list
The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority has proposed the addition of new bachelor degrees, graduate diplomas and bridging courses to its approved list as ...
BUSINESS • Tue, 03 Dec 2019
Independent report details Count’s financial woes
A report by an independent expert has detailed the pains suffered by Count Financial under the Commonwealth Bank before CountPlus announced its acquisition of the ...
BUSINESS • Wed, 03 Jul 2019
Converged accounting and advice firms to ‘dominate’, says CountPlus
The exodus of large institutions from the financial advice space and the changing regulatory environment is prompting a move towards converged accounting and advice ...
BUSINESS • Mon, 27 May 2019
Valuation gaps in firms flagged for financial advice
The post-royal commission environment, plus a spate of mandatory education changes, has created waves in how practices are valued, according to one consultant.
BUSINESS • Wed, 15 May 2019
Education overhaul tipped to stall women, older professionals
Mandatory education changes for accountants providing limited and full financial advice will disproportionately impact female and older professionals, according to the ...
BUSINESS • Mon, 10 Dec 2018
Caution advised on pricing model transition for clients
Accounting firms would do well to consider a few key precautionary measures before deciding to change their client billing model, according to one consultant.
TAX • Fri, 13 Jul 2018
ATO reminds tax agents of new penalties approach
The ATO has changed the way it applies penalty relief, effective 1 July this year.
TAX • Mon, 09 Jul 2018
Vincents brings reshuffle and new service for FY19
Mid-tier accounting firm Vincents has announced the opening of a new lending solutions arm as well as two new appointments to bring in the new financial year.
BUSINESS • Mon, 02 Jul 2018
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