Uni hits out at national accounting education standards
A professor at one Australian university believes there are significant issues with accounting education on a national scale, which are resulting in students not being ...
BUSINESS • Mon, 14 Nov 2016
‘Bizarre’ claims for 2016 revealed
Several mid-tier firms and the Tax Office have revealed some of the stranger deduction claims that have crossed their desks this tax time.
TAX • Thu, 10 Nov 2016
Accountants warned on ‘cheap deals’ with outsourcing
As outsourcing and offshoring continue to spike, some firms are finding themselves in hot water by chasing “cheap deals” as opposed to quality relationships, one firm has ...
TECHNOLOGY • Wed, 09 Nov 2016
National tax network partners with Airbnb
One national tax and accounting network has created ties with Airbnb in an effort to improve the methods by which ‘hosts’ lodge and pay their taxes.
TAX • Thu, 03 Nov 2016
KPMG finds Aussie firms underutilising FTAs
A recent report released by one of the big four has found Australian businesses are not harnessing the benefits of free trade agreements, noting specialist advice as a ...
BUSINESS • Thu, 27 Oct 2016
Perks eyes digital growth with new division, director
Independent accounting firm Perks has officially announced it is opening a new digitally focused division, and has appointed a new director.
TECHNOLOGY • Tue, 25 Oct 2016
Compliance tipped to remain ‘linchpin’ of accounting practices
The head of one wealth and accounting firm believes while "you can't beat the machines", the talk of compliance work being dead is over the top.
TAX • Sun, 23 Oct 2016
Findex launches new service ahead of future projects
Accounting and financial advisory firm Findex has launched a new service that seeks to provide a single point of contact for small businesses and investors to manage ...
BUSINESS • Fri, 21 Oct 2016
Accountants ignoring digital are ‘treading water’: Deloitte
On the back of recent research, a Deloitte partner believes small businesses that are not actively engaging with new technologies are placing themselves at higher risk of ...
TECHNOLOGY • Mon, 17 Oct 2016