National network set for aggressive acquisition launch
One national network has doubled its fee target from acquisitions for this financial year, launching an expansion of its acquisition program through an Australia-wide ...
BUSINESS • Wed, 13 Sep 2017
Hurdle for accountants as CPA-provoked bill falls flat
A Senate committee has recommended a bill, intended to make it simpler for members of professional bodies to communicate with each other, does not pass the upper house, ...
REGULATION • Tue, 12 Sep 2017
Major leadership change at Tax Institute
The Tax Institute has this morning confirmed that its chief executive of 19 years has departed, effective immediately.
TAX • Thu, 07 Sep 2017
National accounting network adds new firm
One chartered accountants and business advisory network has added a new member firm, upping its national total to 20.
BUSINESS • Wed, 06 Sep 2017
Bookkeeping platform locks in key management change, eyes expansion
One international bookkeeping platform has appointed a former LinkedIn executive to its senior leadership team, with a view to expand its footprint into Asia.
REGULATION • Wed, 06 Sep 2017
CPA defends ‘extremely effective’ marketing strategy
CPA Australia’s directors have acknowledged a disconnect between member and board expectations, and been pressed by a Senate committee to produce further proof that its ...
REGULATION • Tue, 05 Sep 2017
CPA board grilled in heated Senate hearing
A Senate committee has pushed CPA Australia to produce further evidence which proves its commitment to member participation and governance transformation, and grilled ...
Prominent accounting, advisory firm announces merger
A mid-size firm has this afternoon announced a merger with a Victorian-based consulting group, with a view to significantly expand its growth advisory operations.
BUSINESS • Fri, 01 Sep 2017
Big name internal move for KPMG
KPMG has this morning confirmed that a key member of its executive team, a former union heavyweight, will be taking on a new role.