MYOB user fury continues following upgrade push
MYOB users aren’t convinced that they won’t be forced into upgrading their software, as conflicting communications from the software giant create confusion in its online ...
TECHNOLOGY • Sun, 05 Nov 2017
Big 4 bank eyes growth in accounting base
One big four bank is looking to further leverage the accountant's “trusted adviser” position to gain ground with its wealth management software.
SUPER • Sun, 05 Nov 2017
Licensing boss eyes accountants amid ASIC 'fail rate'
A new consultancy is looking to capitalise on the 50 per cent fail rate of prospective licensees to ASIC, and accountants are in its sights.
BUSINESS • Fri, 03 Nov 2017
Fee resistance, stress and lifestyle among top client hurdles
New research indicates accountants’ SME clients are becoming increasingly value conscious, in an environment where lifestyle factors are becoming increasingly central to ...
BUSINESS • Wed, 01 Nov 2017
MYOB cops heat as users suspect forced upgrade
MYOB users have lashed out at the software giant, as conflicted messages about forced upgrades and support limitations with one of its popular services surface amongst ...
TECHNOLOGY • Wed, 01 Nov 2017
Clients’ money swiped in SMSF, property case
In a messy SMSF and property case, a woman has pleaded guilty to two charges that she dishonestly obtained client funds and to one charge of dealing with over $100,000 of ...
SUPER • Wed, 01 Nov 2017
Small business slips on lodgement deadlines
On-time lodgement slipped slightly for small businesses last financial year while debts owing spiked, prompting the ATO to consider new strategies to encourage compliance
Massive drop in BAS agent knockbacks, cancellations
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has singled out BAS agents for their compliance in the 2016/17 financial year, and for their “positive and important contribution” to ...
REGULATION • Wed, 01 Nov 2017
‘Sharper teeth’ needed to hold ATO accountable, mid-tier says
A mid-tier firm has joined calls for the Inspector-General of Taxation (IGoT) being given more powers in an effort to create “genuine administrative reforms” and ...
TAX • Tue, 31 Oct 2017
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