MyTax figures show strong support for tax agents
The recently released ATO Taxation Statistics 2014-15 has revealed that individuals still prefer to lodge their tax returns through an agent rather than an ATO portal.
TAX • Thu, 27 Apr 2017
Mid-tier tips 457 visa changes as new advice hotspot
Last week the government announced that it is going to abolish and replace the 457 visas program, providing accountants a new area to assist their clients, according to a ...
Accountant, planner strengths remain at odds
A survey has revealed that the attributes accountants and financial planners succeed at and struggle with remain starkly different.
BUSINESS • Wed, 26 Apr 2017
Consultant gives tips for offshoring obstacles
Accounting firms still hold many concerns about offshoring certain tasks in their business, however most challenges can be overcome by taking simple steps on the training ...
BUSINESS • Tue, 25 Apr 2017
Mid-level training gap spikes in accounting firms
Accounting firms are failing to provide sufficient training and development for mid-level managers who will one day become partners or senior managers, according to a ...
BUSINESS • Mon, 17 Apr 2017
Safety nets kept in place for tax time
As tax agents' transition from ELS to PLS picks up pace, an ATO assistant commissioner has confirmed that given the recent outages in various portals, the ELS will be ...
TAX • Wed, 12 Apr 2017
ASBFEO calls for payment times to be legislated
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has released its final report on payment times, calling on the government to introduce legislation ...
ATO reveals top earners by location, profession
The ATO has released the Taxation Statistics 2014-15, revealing a range of statistics including the postcodes with the highest average taxable income.
Mid-tier makes Melbourne partner appointment
BDO has announced the appointment of a new audit partner with a career history that includes working overseas and at a big four firm.
APPOINTMENTS • Wed, 12 Apr 2017
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