Mid-tier hits out at proposed tax changes
One mid-tier firm has slammed the government’s latest round of recommendations for the R&D tax incentive scheme, saying they will, in part, adversely affect ...
TAX • Thu, 29 Sep 2016
Big four makes official moves in software space
One of the big four firms has today confirmed it has entered, and has major plans for, the professional services software market.
TECHNOLOGY • Wed, 28 Sep 2016
Accountants pushed on fee shakeup to avoid ‘nails in coffin’
Accountants who stubbornly resist new models of pricing and marketing are “cutting off their nose to spite their face”, according to one industry consultant.
BUSINESS • Wed, 28 Sep 2016
National tax, wealth advice firm announces merger
One prominent wealth management firm, known in particular for its SMSF advice, has today announced it is merging with another financial advice business.
TAX • Tue, 27 Sep 2016
Accountants ‘number one’ choice in key advice areas
New research shows hundreds of thousands of Australians with unmet advice needs would turn to an accountant over other professionals, but barriers including licensing and ...
BUSINESS • Tue, 27 Sep 2016
‘Big brother’ technology to monitor auditors
One technology consultant has tipped that a significant part of the advances in auditing technology will include systems that monitor and assess the efficiency of ...
TECHNOLOGY • Mon, 26 Sep 2016
Accountants missing ‘huge’ revenue opportunity
As accountants increasingly lose out to online providers in the provision of superannuation services, one research house has pointed to significant advice gaps that ...
BUSINESS • Fri, 23 Sep 2016
Accountants reminded of ‘heavy penalties’ for scheme promotion
A recent court case serves as a timely reminder that the ATO is applying significant penalties to any tax agents found to be associated with tax exploitation promoters.
TAX • Thu, 22 Sep 2016
Technology lag may hurt clients’ best interests
One industry figure has called into question whether accountants are working in their clients’ best interests by not encouraging them to explore new technologies and ways ...
TECHNOLOGY • Thu, 22 Sep 2016
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