CPA bites after tech giant's roasting
CPA Australia strongly refutes claims it did not advocate strongly on behalf of members in relation to the new reporting regime for superannuation.
TECHNOLOGY • Thu, 07 Dec 2017
‘Don’t mess people around’: New portal release comes with warning
The 2018 replacement of the current tax and BAS agent portals has been met with cautious optimism from the Institute of Public Accountants, to ensure stability is ...
REGULATION • Thu, 07 Dec 2017
Intuit picks up Xero partner in $340m acquisition
Global accounting software provider Intuit has acquired one of its partners, which is also a partner to Xero, in a major coup for its Quickbooks platform.
BUSINESS • Wed, 06 Dec 2017
New tax agent portal hits next stage of development
The ATO will commence the next stage of its private beta testing for the new portals, with a view to roll out the services to all professionals in the first half of 2018
TECHNOLOGY • Tue, 05 Dec 2017
Tech veteran ‘incredibly disappointed’ in accounting bodies
The finalisation of real-time reporting for superannuation has left BGL’s managing director Ron Lesh dismayed by the lobbying efforts of some of the major representative ...
APPOINTMENTS • Mon, 04 Dec 2017
‘Significant roadblock’ faces Australia’s tax system
The US Senate’s passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which includes corporate tax reform, will likely have a knock-on effect that reaches Australian shores, according to ...
TAX • Mon, 04 Dec 2017
‘Coursework in Australia is 40 years out of date’: Uni plans to modernise accounting degree
One university is set to update its accounting degree, but feels boxed in by the standards set by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and Australian ...
BUSINESS • Mon, 04 Dec 2017
Association alleges CPA fallout ‘spooked’ regulators
The impact of the CPA saga has been felt by an association seeking recognition by the Tax Practitioners Board.
REGULATION • Sun, 03 Dec 2017
Bookkeeping firms announce merger
In line with its growth and acquisition strategy for the 2017/18 financial year, one bookkeeping network has announced a new merger.
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