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 ...
TECHNOLOGY • Wed, 19 Apr 2017
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
CA ANZ chief executive stands down
The chief executive of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand has stood down from his role.
BUSINESS • Thu, 13 Apr 2017
Big name departure confirmed for Sage
Sage Australia has confirmed one of its senior executives, a veteran in the software industry, will be retiring in the second half of the year.
APPOINTMENTS • Sun, 09 Apr 2017
Troublesome tax system overhaul picks up speed
The Inspector-General of Taxation has revealed the scope of his review into the way taxpayers pay tax on their business or investment income, following a spate of ...
TAX • Wed, 29 Mar 2017
Mid-tier fears for ‘easy target’ accountants in ASIC action
ASIC has begun investigating several hundred SMSF funds to see if any associated set up advice was compliant, and one mid-tier fears smaller firms in particular will be ...
SUPER • Mon, 27 Mar 2017
Regulators ramp up real-time accountant monitoring
There is evidence in the market that the ATO and ASIC are now taking a real-time approach to shadow shopping, which significantly enhances their surveillance capabilities ...
TAX • Sun, 26 Mar 2017
‘Unfortunate’ casualties to ATO digital crash continue
With the stabilisation of its digital systems ahead of tax time remaining as priority “one, two and three” for the ATO, accountants are being reminded to brace for ...
TECHNOLOGY • Thu, 23 Mar 2017
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