Accounting network confirms acquisition of bookkeeping firm
Accounting network Carbon Group has announced that they are acquiring a Perth-based bookkeeping firm, with the transaction due to be completed in the new financial year
BUSINESS • Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Mid-tier reminds on budget announcements impacting tax time
One mid-tier accounting firm has reminded accountants and their property investor clients on measures introduced in the budget last month that will impact tax time 2017
TAX • Mon, 26 Jun 2017
SMEs still passive about technology, finds MYOB
SMEs are being urged to be at the forefront of innovation rather than waiting for disruption to hit, amid worrying statistics from a software provider.
TECHNOLOGY • Mon, 26 Jun 2017
Accountant receives prison sentence for tax fraud
A Perth-based accountant has been sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment for obtaining more than $2 million through fraudulent tax returns.
TAX • Sun, 25 Jun 2017
SMEs, accountants reminded of top ATO surveillance area
Two mid-tier partners have reiterated warnings on the risk of making incorrect work-related expense claims in the lead-up to tax time, following the ATO indicating it ...
Accounting performance review preferences shift, research finds
A recruitment firm has indicated a change in the employer feedback preferences for accountants, in particular, showing that accountants and their managers alike would ...
BUSINESS • Sun, 25 Jun 2017
Tax Institute calls out government on ‘unfair burden’
The Tax Institute is urging the government to reconsider the changes to imputation rules that were introduced when the company tax rate reductions were implemented.
Mid-tier liquidators to wind up Octaviar Group companies
Following a recent application by ASIC, the Supreme Court of Queensland has appointed two partners from a mid-tier accounting firm as liquidators to troubled investment ...
REGULATION • Sun, 25 Jun 2017
Mid-size association appoints new chair, eyes expansion
Mid-size accounting association DFK Australia New Zealand has appointed a new chair from within the ranks of one of its firms, who hopes to grow the association’s ...
APPOINTMENTS • Sun, 25 Jun 2017
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