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
National network adds new firm, set to rival big 4 on specialist offering
A firm specialising in visas has joined a national network to ramp up its presence in a market typically dominated by big four firms.
APPOINTMENTS • Mon, 20 Nov 2017
‘Clear message’ to accounting firms with first-of-its-kind penalty
The workplace regulator has fired warning shots at accounting firms, after a firm was penalised $53,880 in a first for the regulator’s use of accessorial liability laws
TAX • Sun, 19 Nov 2017
MYOB confident in ACCC green light despite big buy
MYOB’s market reach will deepen considerably if a buyout of Reckon’s accountants management division gets clearance from the competition watchdog, but chief executive Tim ...
BUSINESS • Fri, 17 Nov 2017
CPA launches new committees, addresses CPD, Dubai changes
CPA Australia has launched two new committees and is putting new oversight of CPD in place, as well as addressing some technical issues for its 304 members based in the ...
REGULATION • Thu, 16 Nov 2017
One-third of CEOs have accounting, financial services background
New research shows that a combined 31 per cent of all ASX 200-listed CEOs come from an accounting and financial services background, and also reveals patterns about their ...
BUSINESS • Wed, 15 Nov 2017
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