CPA Australia defends controversial AGM location decision
CPA Australia has defended its decision to hold its 2017 annual general meeting in Singapore, which a PwC partner labelled a ‘farce’.
REGULATION • Sun, 19 Mar 2017
National firm targets retailers with new offering
One national advisory firm has appointed a partner and a principal to head up its new “industry first” offering to help retailers navigate complex financial services ...
APPOINTMENTS • Thu, 16 Mar 2017
Income tax assessment slammed by judge
A Federal Court Judge has questioned the inclusion of Part IVA in the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 and suggested it should be repealed.
TAX • Thu, 16 Mar 2017
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 ...
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
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