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 ...
Boutique firm recruits new partner
A Sydney-based accounting firm with a focus on outsourced CFO services has appointed a new partner and opened a second NSW office.
APPOINTMENTS • Mon, 06 Mar 2017
Accounting software company ramps up cloud presence
The Australian managing director of an accounting software company has said he is not concerned that they are “late to market” with the launch of their cloud accounting ...
TECHNOLOGY • Sun, 05 Mar 2017
Bookkeepers urged to brace for evolution
As accounting firms continue to offshore their bookkeeping services, local bookkeepers must either diversify their own service offering or leverage the offshoring trend
BUSINESS • Sun, 05 Mar 2017
Mid-tier issues reminder on contentious CGT relief
One mid-tier is urging self-managed super funds to ensure they are compliant with the new transfer balance cap before 30 June 2017 to take advantage of the transitional ...
TAX • Sun, 05 Mar 2017
Mid-tier flags potholes in latest ATO alerts
One mid-tier has claimed that there were inconsistencies in a recent taxpayer alert from the ATO regarding the Research & Development Tax Incentive program, leading ...
TAX • Thu, 02 Mar 2017