Major accounting body flags 'next disruptor'
Accounting firms with a social purpose beyond profit are set to be the next disruptor in financial services, according to one major accounting body, giving firms the ...
BUSINESS • Tue, 06 Jun 2017
Mid-tier warns on financial reporting changes
A mid-tier accounting firm has flagged that advisers must be across recently announced revisions to the new financial reporting arrangements for residential aged care and ...
TAX • Tue, 06 Jun 2017
Profitability proving problematic for many firms
New research has revealed that 4 in 10 accounting firms are not happy with their practice profitability, with many admitting that significant changes need to be made in ...
BUSINESS • Mon, 05 Jun 2017
Australian finance teams most likely to receive pay increases
New research from an international recruiter has found that Australian CFOs have the highest intentions of awarding their financial staff pay rises this year.
ATO issues scam reminder ahead of tax time
The ATO has issued a reminder to be vigilant and wary of potential scams ahead of tax time, following a fivefold increase in scams from January to May this year.
TAX • Mon, 05 Jun 2017
ATO cracking down on taxable fringe benefits
The ATO is scrutinising organisations’ taxable fringe benefits, with a specific focus on customer loyalty programs, ride-sharing services and utility vehicles, according ...
TAX • Sun, 04 Jun 2017
Small business definition change set to impact tax time
Following the government’s decision to extend the definition of small business from those with an annual turnover of up to $2 million to up to $10 million, tax time is ...
Progress on payment time legislation applauded
An accounting industry body has voiced its support for the proposed legislation to ensure payment within 30 days to small businesses.
Big 4 firm boosts cyber security service with acquisition
A big four accounting firm has today announced it will acquire an identity and access management business in a bid to bolster its cyber security service.
BUSINESS • Sun, 04 Jun 2017