‘Our trust is being challenged’: IPA chief reflects on accounting post CPA saga
The position of trust long occupied by the accounting profession was compromised in 2017, and IPA chief executive Andrew Conway believes unified advocacy and grassroots ...
REGULATION • Thu, 23 Nov 2017
GST ‘still a minefield’ for bookkeepers’ clients
Simpler BAS has made bookkeeping more efficient, but one mid-tier firm said GST is still a major headache for retail clients in particular.
CA, CPA targeted in IPA's challenge to government
The chief executive of the IPA has called on CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand to formalise ties in lobbying efforts, after a period for ...
Property ties targeted in ASIC's new guidance for accountants
ASIC has released a new set of guidance material for accountants providing and looking to provide financial advice, firing warnings shots in particular for those with ...
TAX • Thu, 23 Nov 2017
‘We were very stretched’: Reckon shifts focus to break from Xero, MYOB, Intuit
Reckon will push its focus further towards micro-business to differentiate itself from the competition, assuming the sale of its accountants practice management division ...
TECHNOLOGY • Wed, 22 Nov 2017
CA firm changes advice processes after ASIC action
Following an external review of its compliance with financial services laws, a Queensland-based AFSL holder has finalised a series of internal changes for the ...
TAX • Tue, 21 Nov 2017
Accounting network makes ‘big tech investment’ in robotics, automation
A national network has boosted its digital transformation program with a focus on integrating robotics and analytics into core service lines such as audit.
TECHNOLOGY • Tue, 21 Nov 2017
68% of SMEs ‘significantly stressed,’ 85% rely on accountants
A survey from the Institute of Public Accountants has found that more than a quarter of SMEs wouldn’t have gone into business if they realised the associated stress, and ...
BUSINESS • Mon, 20 Nov 2017
PM hints at big tax cuts, ‘electoral sweetener’ to create more complexity
The prime minister has hinted tax cuts for middle-income earners are on the cards, but one mid-tier fears the pre-election “bidding war” will see further ad hoc, complex ...
TAX • Mon, 20 Nov 2017
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