Westpac banker used tax return threats in loan applications
A former Westpac banker has been slapped with a ban after telling customers they’d have to falsify loan documentation to avoid handing over their tax returns.
TAX • Thu, 26 Jul 2018
CPA ‘vanity project’ spotlights accountant, licensee frictions
The long-predicted fall of CPA Advice provides vital learnings for accountants who are looking to become authorised under an AFSL, and points to the continued cultural ...
REGULATION • Wed, 25 Jul 2018
CPAs scramble as 90-day notice period, education deadlines loom
Authorised representatives of the fallen CPA Advice have just months to find a new dealer group, or they risk not complying with federal government’s incoming education ...
REGULATION • Tue, 24 Jul 2018
Practice Ignition appoints Receipt Bank manager for national customer role
Practice Ignition has appointed a senior manager at Receipt Bank to take the reins in a role designed to enhance customer experience
APPOINTMENTS • Mon, 23 Jul 2018
CPA Australia shuts down licensing arm
CPA Australia has this afternoon announced the closure of its licensing arm, CPA Australia Advice.
REGULATION • Fri, 20 Jul 2018
Govt looks at renewal fees for ABNs
The federal government’s plans to reform the ABN system could include fees for periodic renewals and more “active verification” methods.
TAX • Fri, 20 Jul 2018
Lenders, specialist brokers boosted by tough borrowing market
Securing finance is becoming tougher for accountants’ individual and small business clients alike, which is working to the benefit of specialist brokers and lenders.
BUSINESS • Thu, 19 Jul 2018
Prime Partners kicks off new financial year with merger
NSW-based Prime Partners Chartered Accountants has begun FY19 with a merger, ahead of the retirement of one of its accounting directors.
BUSINESS • Wed, 18 Jul 2018
ATO’s tougher stance on work vehicles ‘need attention’
The ATO’s recently revised guidance on fringe benefits tax (FBT) will require clients to be more careful with their private usage of work vehicles, as part of a broader ...
TAX • Tue, 17 Jul 2018
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