Non-bank lender opens its doors to accountants
One lender is set for a “significant channel extension” to the accounting market, identifying significant growth opportunities with the self-employed and SME market
BUSINESS • Tue, 26 Sep 2017
Sluggish stats call for ‘bold, decisive’ action in accounting
New figures indicate extremely low growth in female board representation for 2017 in Australia, prompting calls for “continuous action” to drive change in similarly ...
CPA announces next step in regaining liability cover
CPA Australia is at about the halfway point of getting its limited liability cover reinstated, with some crucial steps still ahead.
REGULATION • Tue, 26 Sep 2017
Member engagement 'changed forever,' says IPA chief
As the dust begins to settle on the leadership crisis at CPA Australia, the Institute of Public Accountants' (IPA) chief executive believes the expectations of members of ...
REGULATION • Mon, 25 Sep 2017
Strong links found between accountants, clients’ mental health
One accounting body has found in its surveying of small business owners, over 90 per cent say engaging with an accountant significantly lowers their anxiety, and that ...
BUSINESS • Wed, 20 Sep 2017
ATO tax blitz set for ‘much quicker’ rollout
The ATO’s planned blitz of the top 1,000 firms in Australia looks set to be fast-tracked, with the tax office currently “pounding the pavement” and actively sending ...
TAX • Tue, 19 Sep 2017
IPA reveals CEO pay, high-profile board appointment
The Institute of Public Accountants has disclosed the pay of its chief executive, and announced the election of several new directors.
APPOINTMENTS • Thu, 14 Sep 2017
CPA review finds misdirection of funds, calls to freeze president's pay
Initial findings of the review into CPA Australia cast doubt over the future of CPA Australia Advice, show the association was told to freeze the president's pay in 2016, ...
REGULATION • Thu, 14 Sep 2017
Bookkeepers named in network’s national acquisition campaign
One national network is poised to launch an aggressive acquisition campaign across Australia, and bookkeeping firms are in its sights.
BUSINESS • Wed, 13 Sep 2017