Acquisition strategy bears fruit in big four's annual results
Deloitte has signalled a "pipeline' of future investments after releasing its annual results, with a shift in its acquisition strategy leading to organic growth ...
BUSINESS • Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Business swoop puts accounting clients on ASIC's radar
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) and the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) have launched a joint operation cracking down on a number of SMEs in ...
TAX • Tue, 20 Jun 2017
MYOB boss calls on government to address SME 'burden'
While the Finkel Review aims to help alleviate the burden of utility costs for SMEs in the long term, one accounting software provider is calling on the government to do ...
ATO, mid-tiers warn on common expenses myths
As the ATO continues to ramp up its focus on scrutinising work-related expense claims this year, two mid-tier firms are urging SMEs to educate themselves on common tax ...
Boutique CA firm nabs partner from mid-tier
A Brisbane-based boutique chartered accounting firm recently appointed a new partner from a HLB Mann Judd who has detailed plans to pursue growth in the team, with a ...
BUSINESS • Tue, 20 Jun 2017
Disruption fear 'over-used' in accounting, says mid-tier
As technology becomes an increasingly bigger part of an accountant’s work, one mid-tier managing partner has urged accountants not to forget about their relationships ...
BUSINESS • Mon, 19 Jun 2017
Accounting group poised for acquisition
ASX-listed Sequoia Financial Group has proposed to acquire a "highly complementary" professional services business that helps accountants deliver financial services to ...
Board of Taxation head takes on new role
The government has appointed two new members to the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation, including the current CEO of the Board of Taxation.
TAX • Mon, 19 Jun 2017
IPA ups focus on ‘social impact’ of accountants
The Institute of Public Accountants is looking to ramp up its research into the impact accountants have on the mental health of their SME clients, which it anticipates ...
REGULATION • Sun, 18 Jun 2017
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