Tax, BAS fraudster sentenced to jail
A woman has been convicted of refund fraud and sentenced to five years’ jail after lodging false BAS reports and claiming almost $1 million in fraudulent refunds.
TAX • Tue, 16 May 2017
ATO releases 'controversial' transfer pricing guideline
The ATO’s highly anticipated Practical Compliance Guideline on transfer pricing is controversial and oversimplified, according to a mid-tier accounting firm.
Court appoints mid-tier liquidators to troubled trading group
The Supreme Court of NSW has appointed an associate director and a partner from a mid-tier firm as joint liquidators to the Courtenay House companies following an ...
APPOINTMENTS • Tue, 16 May 2017
Global accounting network elects new CEO
An international professional services network of independent accounting firms has announced the appointment of a new global chief executive officer.
Mid-tier slams government on CGT discount
A mid-tier accounting firm has criticised the government’s efforts to address the housing crisis and suggests making the capital gains tax-free for investing in ...
TAX • Mon, 15 May 2017
ATO and ACCC warn on risks of social media use
Accountants and small businesses alike have been warned on the increase of scammers using social media as a platform to identify and target victims.
TECHNOLOGY • Mon, 15 May 2017
Accountants cautioned in wake of global cyber attack
Following the unprecedented worldwide cyber attack that took place on the weekend, one big four firm has urged accountants to be extra aware and ensure they have both ...
Software boss announces partnership with accounting body
A financial software company has partnered with the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) to help accountants implement technology into their practices to make them more ...
Age bias pervades accounting, research finds
Accounting firms should use blind recruiting to eliminate age bias when recruiting new staff, according to a recruitment agency.
BUSINESS • Sun, 14 May 2017
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