Judges revealed for inaugural awards program
The judges for the industry-first SMSF and Accounting Awards have been revealed, ahead of a national roadshow later this year.
BUSINESS • Thu, 20 Jul 2017
Bookkeeping platform secures US$50m in funding
Bookkeeping platform Receipt Bank has completed its Series B financing of US$50 million which will be used to accelerate the growth of the company and to further develop ...
TECHNOLOGY • Thu, 20 Jul 2017
SMEs failing to recognise need for advice, mid-tier finds
While many accounting firms are ramping up their advisory service offerings, one mid-tier has said that many SME clients are failing to recognise the need for commercial ...
Big 4 sounds alarm on new banking benchmarks
One big four firm has said accountants need to ensure they aware of the impact and "flow-on effect" Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s (APRA) new capital ...
TAX • Thu, 20 Jul 2017
Two accounting bodies enter service agreement
Two Australian accounting bodies have announced today that they have entered a new service agreement, aimed to further extend benefits to their respective membership ...
BUSINESS • Wed, 19 Jul 2017
Government updates key investment taxes
One big four firm has applauded the government for making amendments to the Investment Manager Regime and the new tax system for managed investment trusts, which will ...
TAX • Wed, 19 Jul 2017
'Too much emphasis on price' in software, accountants told
One consultant has urged accounting firms to forget price when selecting a software solution and instead select an offering based on the time savings it will generate.
TECHNOLOGY • Wed, 19 Jul 2017
Major accounting body concerned by ATO personnel
One accounting body has made a submission to the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) regarding its inquiry into the costs and benefits of reinventing the ATO program, ...
Numerous companies to be wound up by big 4 liquidators
Two partners from a big four firm have been appointed liquidators to 18 companies associated with Macro Group, and have been ordered by the Federal Court of Australia to ...
REGULATION • Wed, 19 Jul 2017