New law proposed to increase tax debt transparency
The government is seeking to increase transparency of business tax debts which could be a win for small business engaging with suppliers, assuming the ATO operates ...
TAX • Thu, 11 Jan 2018
2018 accounting job hotspots revealed
Areas of demand in professional practice and the public sector in 2018 see a strong need for traditional accounting roles, with employers particularly willing to spend on ...
BUSINESS • Thu, 11 Jan 2018
Mid-tier launches new service line with PwC hire
Led by a new hire from PwC, one mid-tier has put together a new team to capitalise on growing market demand for international trade services.
BUSINESS • Wed, 10 Jan 2018
Software giants tipped to make new ‘land grab’ in 2018
Microbusiness is tipped to be a battleground for the major accounting software providers in 2018, with some big names already making moves to secure their stake in the ...
TECHNOLOGY • Wed, 10 Jan 2018
Solid case to reform ‘terribly inefficient’ FBT, trust rules, stamp duty
The administrative burdens imposed by fringe benefits tax, the taxation of trusts and stamp duty are hitting clients’ hip pockets and are worthy of state and federal ...
TAX • Mon, 08 Jan 2018
‘Residual risk’ of ATO systems failure still stands, says PwC
The specific and clear causes of the ATO's 2016 and 2017 mass digital outages remain unknown, leading PwC to conclude that a risk of a repeat remains for tax ...
TECHNOLOGY • Mon, 08 Jan 2018
KPMG adds 25+ staff to Aus office in new cyber security play
KPMG is set to acquire an international cyber security business, with a view to increase services in the realm of access management and identity protection.
BUSINESS • Fri, 05 Jan 2018
ASIC acts again on licensee’s compliance holes
Failure to lodge financial statements and auditor's reports was the undoing of one licensee this week, and newly licensed accountants should take note of ASIC’s ...
TAX • Thu, 04 Jan 2018
Mortgage stress sees clients take risky moves
Accountants and advisers are increasingly finding their clients are looking for tax and planning strategies to cope with mortgage stress, as new figures show households ...
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