Don’t fall into deadline trap with super, accountants told
Significantly more planning than usual will be required for accountants looking after their clients’ superannuation, and accountants are being told working close to ...
SUPER • Tue, 25 Apr 2017
ATO set for increased audits, debt crackdown
A major win for the ATO in the Full Federal Court last week will boost the confidence of the commissioner in pursuing companies with related party debt, according to one ...
TAX • Mon, 24 Apr 2017
Mid-tier eyes ‘rapid’ expansion, appoints rival firm exec
One mid-tier accounting firm has confirmed it has expanded its operations on the eastern seaboard, marked with a key new appointment.
APPOINTMENTS • Fri, 21 Apr 2017
Aussie arm of NZ-based accounting firm closes
The Australian operations of an accounting and advisory firm, which was originally led in part by one of Xero’s co-founders, has today confirmed its closure.
BUSINESS • Thu, 20 Apr 2017
ATO fears cyber crime tactics fooling professionals
The ATO has issued an alert about the tactics cyber criminals are using to manipulate professionals, as evidence appears among well-known financial services professionals ...
TECHNOLOGY • Wed, 19 Apr 2017
Fed Court ruling tipped to unleash tax ‘bombshell’
A recent Federal Court decision points to the “odd outcomes” current trust tax law can produce and highlights the need for urgent reform, according to one major ...
TAX • Wed, 19 Apr 2017
Boutique firm takes aim at tech, low-cost push
The founder of a boutique accounting firm believes emerging industry trends - like the push towards technology upgrades and low-cost providers - are overhyped and ...
Boutique accounting, advice firms lock down merger
Two boutique accounting and financial advice firms have confirmed their merger, eyeing growth in service lines such as business advisory.
BUSINESS • Tue, 18 Apr 2017
PwC partner finds significant refund hold-ups
There are notable delays with the R&D tax incentive, according to one PwC partner, which may be linked to the ATO applying a “high level” of scrutiny to a number of ...
TAX • Mon, 17 Apr 2017
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