Licensing will progress when ‘noise’ settles: Hayes
Hayes Knight director Greg Hayes believes the slower-than-anticipated take-up of the licensing regime is partly intentional – with accountants waiting for the influx of ...
SUPER • Fri, 15 Jul 2016
ATO reports 90% spike in scams, fraud
The Tax Office has found a significant increase in the number of reported scams, as well as the “aggressive” tactics used by fraudsters.
TAX • Thu, 14 Jul 2016
Accountants have upper hand in salary negotiations, research finds
One global recruitment firm has found “extremely high levels” of competition for qualified client-facing accounting staff in its latest industry survey, and has revealed ...
BUSINESS • Wed, 13 Jul 2016
Spate of appointments, mergers locked in at mid-tier firm
One mid-tier firm has confirmed several promotions, partner appointments and completed mergers, in line with its planned “growth trajectory” for the 2016/17 financial ...
APPOINTMENTS • Tue, 12 Jul 2016
Mid-tier finds succession plans in dire state
One mid-tier firm has found that a convincing majority of business owners don’t have a formal succession plan in place – risking business value and compromising internal ...
BUSINESS • Mon, 11 Jul 2016
Mid-tier nabs PwC exec in FY16-17 shake-up
One mid-tier firm has announced expansion into new service lines as well as a host of new appointments, flagging intentions of starting the new financial year "with a ...
BUSINESS • Wed, 06 Jul 2016
Moore Stephens boosts NSW presence, flags growth plans
One mid-tier firm is looking to re-establish its NSW presence, announcing an independent accounting firm has joined its network and plans for a series of "strategic" ...
BDO makes moves in super, SMSF space
BDO has announced the appointment of a veteran SMSF and superannuation specialist to a new role in its superannuation division, which the mid-tier firm has flagged as a ...
SUPER • Tue, 05 Jul 2016
Accountants hit out over licensing changes
Industry research indicates a majority of accountants believe the government has failed to communicate the details of the new licensing regime, amidst ongoing warnings ...
SUPER • Mon, 04 Jul 2016