Data reveals accounting clients' offshoring concerns
New research has indicated hesitancy among SMSF trustee clients towards offshoring practices among accountants and financial advisers.
BUSINESS • Sun, 16 Jul 2017
Accountants poised to become ‘quasi-CFO’ for clients
Accountants have the potential to be more proactively assisting their clients with advisory work and developing their clients' industry knowledge to become more of a CFO ...
ASIC reduces liquidator levy in funding model
ASIC has released details of its finalised cost recovery framework, including amendments to its levy on registered liquidators following industry consultation.
TAX • Fri, 14 Jul 2017
Mid-tier looks to ramp up regional presence
Mid-tier accounting firm RSM is eyeing new locations and plans to focus on strengthening service offerings to rural areas by creating ties between regional and metro ...
BUSINESS • Thu, 13 Jul 2017
Mid-tier appoints new Qld head as long-time exec stands down
William Buck's recently appointed managing director in Brisbane plans to focus on supporting specific industries and developing new service lines this financial year.
APPOINTMENTS • Thu, 13 Jul 2017
Doubt cast over future of traditional accounting metrics
Accountants are being urged to re-evaluate their metric systems and use of KPIs as the evolution of the accounting profession devalues some traditional measurement ...
TECHNOLOGY • Thu, 13 Jul 2017
Knock over compliance to boost bottom line, accountants told
Accountants should work with their clients to get year-end compliance work done as soon as possible to make way for opportunities in real-time reporting and value-add ...
TAX • Thu, 13 Jul 2017
ATO heavyweight responds to hacking fears
The ATO second commissioner made a statement yesterday clarifying the ATO’s digital forensic capability, saying all investigation is conducted within legislative ...
TAX • Wed, 12 Jul 2017
KPMG pinches tax partner from rival big 4 firm
KPMG Enterprise has announced the appointment of a new lead tax partner in South Australia, who is due to commence on 17 July.