New indigenous services leader for big 4 firm
KPMG has appointed a new director to its Arrilla Indigenous Services practice in Perth, who has 20 years' experience in indigenous affairs.
APPOINTMENTS • Tue, 18 Jul 2017
Temp accounting roles tipped to spike again
With almost one quarter of Australian companies’ now employing temporary or contract staff on a regular ongoing basis, employers have indicated they plan to increase the ...
BUSINESS • Tue, 18 Jul 2017
Accounting body jumps to defend accountants’ integrity
An accounting body has spoken out following claims that accountants are helping clients dodge their tax obligations, labelling it “completely outrageous”.
TAX • Tue, 18 Jul 2017
Big 4 firm ups use of 'robots' in audit division
One big four firm is upping its investment in robotic technology in its audit and assurance division, with a view to increase the efficiency and integrity of the data ...
TECHNOLOGY • Tue, 18 Jul 2017
Cloud accounting and big data uptake tipped to spike
Despite some fundamental infrastructure barriers, one mid-tier accounting firm partner believes there will be a spike in uptake of cloud technologies and big data ...
TECHNOLOGY • Mon, 17 Jul 2017
In-house accountant charged in underpayment case
The in-house accountant of two Melbourne restaurants is facing court for allegedly being an accessory to underpayment and record keeping contraventions following an ...
TAX • Mon, 17 Jul 2017
Planner, accountant alliance ‘needs to happen’ says CA firm
The convergence of the accounting and financial planning industries “needs to happen” according to one accounting firm partner who believes there are benefits for both ...
BUSINESS • Mon, 17 Jul 2017
Government ‘undermines’ tax system in new moves on property expenses
Newly-released draft legislation, which firms up the 2017 budget move to limit investors’ ability to claim travel expenses and depreciation deductions, will “upset the ...
National firm launches new venture, acquires new practice
Crowe Horwath has announced the acquisition of a regional accounting and tax firm, as well as the launch of a regional innovation initiative, in an effort to boost its ...
BUSINESS • Sun, 16 Jul 2017
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