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 ...
TAX • Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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
ATO to ramp up scrutiny of $20K tax break use
Accountants and SMEs should be wary of entering “dodgy” end-of-year deals simply to utilise the $20,000 instant asset write-off according to one accounting body, with the ...
TAX • Sun, 18 Jun 2017
Contentious tax now at ‘urgent’ reform stage, global exec warns
A global tax expert has warned that Australia must urgently address its high corporate tax rate before it becomes even less competitive against other jurisdictions.
Accounting job ad growth falling flat in early 2017
New data from job advertisements website Seek has found that accounting job ads have remained flat year-on-year, however there are opportunities in the smaller states, ...
BUSINESS • Thu, 15 Jun 2017
'Powerhouse' opportunities on offer for Aussie accountants
As clients increasingly pursue cross-border business, the demand for accountants to be able to provide a one-stop shop international service is growing and increasingly ...
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