Big 4 deems new accounting standard counterintuitive
A new international accounting standard designed to improve consistency in reporting for insurers around the world has in fact provided Australian companies with more ...
TAX • Thu, 18 May 2017
ATO issues update on BEPS progress
Yesterday the ATO delivered an update on its progress in implementing the 15 action items stipulated under the OECD’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting program.
ATO officials embroiled in fraud syndicate case
Three ATO officials, including a senior executive, are being investigated in relation to a $165 million tax fraud syndicate.
SMEs pleased with budget, software giant finds
Despite lacking confidence before the federal budget was released last week, majority of SMEs are now largely comfortable with the measures included in the budget ...
TAX • Wed, 17 May 2017
Major uni notes 'unfortunate' lag in accounting courses
The majority of Australian universities are failing to update their accounting degrees to teach students the skills they need for the current accounting environment, ...
BUSINESS • Wed, 17 May 2017
Accounting network firms up partnership with advice firm
A national accounting network has strengthened its partnership with Infocus Financial Advisers with a view to offer its clients easy access to financial advice that they ...
Accounting body announces new CEO
A major accounting body has announced today the appointment of a new chief executive officer who has a background in the IT industry.
APPOINTMENTS • Wed, 17 May 2017
Time running out for SMSFs, reminds mid-tier
A mid-tier accounting firm has issued a reminder on impending SMSF changes, noting the looming deadlines for accountants to take advantage of opportunities that will be ...
SUPER • Tue, 16 May 2017
Mid-tier hits out at cap tipped to hit accountants
A mid-tier accounting firm has slammed the Labor Party’s proposal to put a cap on the amount individuals can deduct for the management of their tax affairs, which would ...
TAX • Tue, 16 May 2017
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