CPD, exams, training: How it changes for accountants from 2019
Accountants providing financial advice in 2019 and beyond need to be across sweeping changes to mandatory education, as the official transition period kicks off in ...
BUSINESS • Sun, 30 Dec 2018
‘Out of beta, into execution’: MYOB talks on 2019 goals
Accounting software giant MYOB has talked through its high-level plans for accountants and bookkeepers in 2019, which includes a continued push away from legacy desktop ...
TECHNOLOGY • Sun, 30 Dec 2018
Your clients’ pension income: How it will fare under new legislation
The proposed removal of refundable franking credits will drastically affect the pension incomes of many people with SMSFs. Here’s how your clients could be impacted.
BUSINESS • Thu, 27 Dec 2018
MYOB directors set to back takeover bid
The directors of MYOB have unanimously recommended shareholders vote in favour of a takeover from a private equity giant, subject to certain conditions, and following a ...
TECHNOLOGY • Sun, 23 Dec 2018
Cap lifted on popular financing option for clients
APRA will remove its cap on interest-only loans from next year, a move which is set to open more financing options for clients in 2019.
BUSINESS • Tue, 18 Dec 2018
Over 5k tax agents in firing line of new TPB blitz
Agents with outstanding personal tax obligations – such as debts or overdue lodgment – have a brief window to act before full rollout of a major compliance campaign from ...
TAX • Mon, 10 Dec 2018
Accountants with audit referrals in place on notice
Accountants who act as SMSF auditors, and have referred work arrangements with other similar firms, are raising independence concerns with the Tax Office.
SUPER • Mon, 10 Dec 2018
Forced sale of 316 properties as tax rules breached
Properties with a total value of about $380 million have been forced on the market since 2015, after tougher new laws for foreign nationals were introduced.
TAX • Sun, 09 Dec 2018
Dodgy property strategy captured this tax time
The Tax Office’s data-matching program has uncovered a tax evasion strategy involving rental property declarations.
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