CPAs’ insurance likely ‘inadequate, not invalid’
While it’s likely practising CPAs will have to purchase additional insurance as the removal of liability protection looms, accountants fare well - particularly compared ...
REGULATION • Tue, 08 Aug 2017
Specialist accounting advice firm confirms acquisition
A firm which provides specialist advice and services to accountants and financial advisers was yesterday acquired by a long-standing and well-known SMSF administrator
BUSINESS • Tue, 08 Aug 2017
‘Major step forward’ for members locked in with CPA board
The members of the current CPA board that existed in the leadership era of Alex Malley will be be gone by the end of the year, as members are offered additional ...
REGULATION • Mon, 07 Aug 2017
PODCAST: Think you know your clients’ citizenship status? Think again
As members of parliament are fast coming to grips with, Australians can hold foreign citizenship without being aware of it
BUSINESS • Fri, 04 Aug 2017
New rules for 'crooks' hit home for bookkeepers
A new set of requirements from the Accounting Professional Ethical Standards are relevant and applicable to those bookkeepers who face the dilemma of dealing with a dodgy ...
REGULATION • Wed, 02 Aug 2017
Ombudsman reveals tips, compliance warnings for bookkeepers
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) said it has no fear in holding bookkeepers to account where contraventions occur, and has outlined some tips for staying on the right side ...
BAS, tax agent portal saga set to be escalated
Prominent personalities and federal heavyweights are throwing their support behind the escalation of the ATO's digital downtime, as South Australian senator Nick Xenophon ...
TAX • Wed, 02 Aug 2017
CPA board ordered to speak, ASIC fronts Senate committee
A Senate committee has ordered the board of CPA Australia to appear before it in Canberra within the month, as South Australian Senator Nick Xenophon calls into question ...
IPA’s liability cover gets green light
The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has received public notification by the Professional Standards Councils (PSC) that its national scheme has been approved, ...
REGULATION • Tue, 01 Aug 2017
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