Small cap IPO market outpacing large listings
While the number of IPOs completed in the first half of 2017 is higher than the same period in 2016, total deal value is down with no signs of improvement according to a ...
TAX • Tue, 25 Jul 2017
New regulator crackdown, revenue strategy welcomed
A mid-tier accounting firm has praised the new in-flight phoenix strategy adopted by ASIC and its partners on the multi-departmental taskforce, following an initially ...
TAX • Mon, 24 Jul 2017
Warnings for accountants on hunt for SMSF clients
While many accounting firms are aggressively building their SMSF client bases, one industry consultant has warned that not all SMSF clients are worth taking on.
SUPER • Mon, 24 Jul 2017
Depreciation portal launched for tax time
A new online portal launched by a quantity surveyor aims to allow accountants and their property investor clients to improve efficiency and accuracy around tax ...
Big 4 firm leverages robots this tax time
One big four firm is using robotic process automation to streamline and simplify clients’ fringe benefits tax claims this tax time.
TECHNOLOGY • Sun, 23 Jul 2017
Don’t fear ‘magic stuff,’ consultant says
Despite a hesitation for outsourcing services and sharing client data, one independent consultant has encouraged accountants to embrace the efficiency options on offer, ...
BUSINESS • Sun, 23 Jul 2017
'Workaholic' culture persists in accounting industry
Accountants are increasingly falling into the trap of excessive office hours around peak lodgement times, and one recruiter has encouraged both accountants and their ...
New hire for big 4 firm's education arm
One big four firm has appointed a new associate director to its education sector practice, which the firm sees as an area with strong growth potential.
APPOINTMENTS • Fri, 21 Jul 2017
Big 4, law execs appointed to TPB
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has today announced the appointment of a former big four firm partner and former tax barrister as part-time members, each for a ...