H&R Block plans for automation, paperless rollout
National tax and accounting network H&R Block is shaking up its internal processes to make way for a paperless environment and more automated services before tax time ...
TECHNOLOGY • Thu, 12 Apr 2018
O’Dwyer’s education official set to join big 4 firm
After seven months of leading the federal government’s new education standards body, Dr Deen Sanders will be joining a big four partnership.
APPOINTMENTS • Wed, 11 Apr 2018
Sage makes play for larger firms in latest partnership
Sage has partnered with H&R Block on a national level, signalling the software company’s broader intentions in the tax return preparation market.
TECHNOLOGY • Tue, 10 Apr 2018
NAB begins national rollout of new services for accountants
NAB has launched a new line of banking services for accountants, with a planned national presence before year end.
BUSINESS • Tue, 10 Apr 2018
Keating knocks ‘freebie’ imputation credits
In an address where he slammed borrowing in superannuation, former treasurer turned prime minister Paul Keating knocked the "policy gift" of imputation credits.
REGULATION • Mon, 09 Apr 2018
PwC set to review CPA Australia Advice
Big four firm PwC has been appointed to review CPA Australia’s struggling licensing arm, which has lost millions to date and continues to pose regulatory conflicts.
BUSINESS • Fri, 06 Apr 2018
Planners fight for tax deductibility of fees
The government is again hearing financial planners’ gripes about accountants’ and lawyers’ advice being tax deductible, where a planner’s work is not.
TAX • Fri, 06 Apr 2018
Win for accountants in $63K ombudsman swoop
Some Sydney accountants have been back-paid thousands after a compliance swoop from the Fair Work Ombudsman in NSW.
TAX • Thu, 05 Apr 2018
CA ANZ boss hints at joint accounting bodies reunion
The united lobby of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), CPA Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) may be reignited after lying ...
BUSINESS • Thu, 05 Apr 2018