Liquidators, auditors key focus in ASIC enforcements
ASIC has released its enforcement report for the second half of 2016, revealing that auditors and liquidators are the target of almost one-third of all corporate ...
TAX • Wed, 08 Mar 2017
ATO set to visit hundreds of Aussie businesses
The ATO plans to visit more than 400 small businesses operating in the cash and hidden economy across two capital cities in a continued crackdown on the black economy.
MYOB data reveals change in SME sentiment, patterns
Seven years' worth of surveys by MYOB show SMEs have developed resilience and flexibility in the face of a tumultuous economic environment, among other patterns.
BUSINESS • Wed, 08 Mar 2017
Independent firm snares big 4, mid-tier execs
An independent advisory firm has bolstered its partnership with a dispute advisory expert from a big four firm and a transactions specialist from a mid-tier.
APPOINTMENTS • Wed, 08 Mar 2017
Controversial tax changes spell trouble for investors, developers
Accountants must assist their investor and developer clients to work through the impacts of impending changes to stamp duty in Victoria, according to a mid-tier director
TAX • Tue, 07 Mar 2017
Partnership model losing steam with new accountants
Becoming a partner of a firm was once the ultimate goal for many accountants, but times are changing and newer accountants in particular are increasingly considering ...
BUSINESS • Tue, 07 Mar 2017
Big 4, mid-tier execs hit out over 'heavy handed' regulation
Executives from a boutique, mid-tier and big four, who are frustrated over the amount of regulation stifling the accounting industry and hindering client access, are ...
TAX • Mon, 06 Mar 2017
New acquisition confirmed for global software provider
Sage has diversified its cloud software offerings by acquiring an end-to-end human capital management (HCM) and people management system for mid-sized businesses.
TECHNOLOGY • Mon, 06 Mar 2017
Accountants urged to skill up with data-driven accounting
Firms that don't modernise their accounting functions to ensure they are using accurate data when making business decisions are at serious risk of falling behind their ...