Compliance debate ‘stimulated’ by vested interests
One industry figure has said the death of compliance is simply “never going to happen”, arguing that product providers are playing a large role in implying that ...
BUSINESS • Thu, 06 Oct 2016
Big four firm flags fee shake-up
One of the big four firms has suggested its recent strides in the technology and software space will see further changes to its traditional fee structure and the ...
BUSINESS • Tue, 04 Oct 2016
Accountants’ cloud lag hits software provider
One software provider has flagged the accounting industry’s rate of adoption of cloud technologies and the like as a barrier to growth.
TECHNOLOGY • Tue, 04 Oct 2016
Accounting sector losing ‘war’ for talent
The partnership model for accounting is continuing to “buckle under stress” as Millennials and new graduates seek alternative forms of employment more in line with their ...
Accountants stuck in ‘holding pattern’ at ASIC
ASIC’s warnings about delays in processing licensing applications have come to fruition, with hundreds of accountants facing potentially lengthy delays until they are ...
TAX • Sun, 02 Oct 2016
Spike in usage of myTax, electronic lodgements
Despite notable technical issues with the myTax system last financial year, there has been a significant spike in the use of the service and in electronic lodgements.
‘Thousands’ of accounting grads lacking necessary skills
Although accounting graduates typically have a strong educational foundation, there are other requisites – being tech-savvy, in particular – that are making the ...
BUSINESS • Fri, 30 Sep 2016
National accounting network heralds SE Asian expansion
One national accounting and business advisory network has this week confirmed it will be expanding its operations in south-east Asia, as it eyes significant growth in the ...
APPOINTMENTS • Fri, 30 Sep 2016
ATO confirms changes to charity reporting
The ATO and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) have announced reporting and compliance changes in an effort to reduce the administrative ...
TAX • Thu, 29 Sep 2016
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