ATO puts developments on hold until systems stabilise
The ATO Commissioner has delivered a speech admitting that the ATO only partly delivered on its commitments and that further developments are on hold until the systems ...
TAX • Thu, 16 Mar 2017
No right answer to the billing method debate
As the debate about time-based billing rages on, accountants should acknowledge that not all services are suited to one type of billing method and firms should consider ...
BUSINESS • Wed, 15 Mar 2017
Small business ombudsman to undergo review
The government has announced that the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman will have its first independent review one year on from its creation.
Contract accounting roles the new norm
As companies increasingly streamline their accounting services and outsource basic accounting work, contract accounting roles are picking up in numbers, according to a ...
Simpler BAS tipped to open doors for accountants
Simpler business activity statement (BAS) requirements are due to kick in on 1 July 2017, and testing has already shown widespread benefits for SMEs and accountants.
TAX • Tue, 14 Mar 2017
Offshoring creates mid-level talent shortage
As accounting firms increasingly look to offshore basic work in favour of recruiting graduates, a gap is beginning to emerge in the mid-level talent pool in Australia.
BUSINESS • Tue, 14 Mar 2017
Mid-tier picks up big 4 tax director
A mid-tier accounting firm has recruited a new tax partner from a big four firm in response to an increase in client demand in her field of specialisation.
Big 4 firm appointed liquidator for troubled WA developer
The Federal Court has appointed two partners from a big four firm as provisional liquidators of Macro Group companies, as part of an ongoing ASIC investigation into a ...
Insolvency offers opportunity for accountants
A recent ASIC report revealing high numbers of company failure during 2015-16 proves that there is still room for accountants to further assist clients in managing their ...
BUSINESS • Mon, 13 Mar 2017
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