Passwords a ‘scary’ weakness in accounting firms
Forgetting passwords, using the same password for various platforms, or using autofill passwords is catching out even the most cyber safe accounting firms.
TECHNOLOGY • Fri, 16 Nov 2018
ATO boss points to ‘misunderstanding’ in tax agent frustrations
ATO Commissioner Chris Jordan said tax agents who are frustrated by the digitisation and commoditisation of tax-based services need to understand the ATO is “not driving ...
TAX • Tue, 06 Nov 2018
MYOB announces next steps with proposed buyout
After a bid from a global private equity business in early October, MYOB has reached the next phase of negotiations for its buyout.
BUSINESS • Thu, 01 Nov 2018
Top 100 SMSF auditors circled for ATO program
The Tax Office is set to conduct an assurance program with the top 100 SMSF auditors in a bid to capture about a third of the SMSF population who lodge.
SUPER • Sun, 21 Oct 2018
Global giant launches takeover bid for MYOB
MYOB has received a takeover bid from a global private equity firm, which as of this morning holds a 19.9 per cent stake in the software giant.
TECHNOLOGY • Sun, 07 Oct 2018
Network restructure prompts more management changes at Deloitte
Deloitte’s Victorian operations has a new managing partner and Deloitte Australia has a new chief financial officer, as part of the broader network restructure earlier ...
BUSINESS • Tue, 02 Oct 2018
Shift from ‘traditional accounting’ in new mid-tier boss’ sights
HLB Mann Judd Adelaide has created a chief executive role, and has promoted its chief financial officer as the firm moves away from a ‘traditional accounting’ focus
APPOINTMENTS • Tue, 02 Oct 2018
Technical hiccup sees anxious wait for CA students
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand students have now received their term two results, after a technical glitch caused delays leading into the long weekend.
TECHNOLOGY • Tue, 02 Oct 2018
Carbon Group locks in 13th M&A since launch
WA-based accounting and bookkeeping network, Carbon Group, has announced another merger on the east coast for 2018.
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