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
‘We’ve reached the end of tax changes’ says Bowen on super
Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen said a Labor government would implement “necessary” superannuation changes, but will avoid any further tax-based moves.
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
Planners’ lobby claims accountants hold ‘unfair’ advantages
The Financial Planning Association is calling for more regulatory allowances for financial planners, on the basis that lawyers and accountants currently hold some “unfair ...
Property investors signal retreat in latest big bank figures
Australia’s major banks have recorded rises in their owner-occupied residential mortgage book, as the east coast markets cool and property investment activity shows signs ...
TAX • Wed, 04 Apr 2018
Tips for tax agents during WRE crackdown
A mid-tier firm has released guidance for tax agents looking to stay on the right side of the regulator during its crackdown on work-related expenses (WRE).
Property woes compound for SMSF clients
Some SMSF clients who over-committed during market highs or locked themselves in to an off-the-plan purchase are running into troubles as lending conditions tighten and ...
TAX • Tue, 03 Apr 2018
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