Push for real-time accounting gathers pace
Accountants should be leveraging technology to access data in real-time and produce reports and analysis continuously according to one cloud software company – an opinion ...
TECHNOLOGY • Mon, 20 Feb 2017
'Drill down' to protect your firm, accountants told
Principals of accounting practices have been encouraged to “drill down on the detail” and start conversations early when it comes to their succession plan.
BUSINESS • Sun, 19 Feb 2017
Compensation demanded following ATO saga
One major accounting body and an accounting firm have said those affected by the ongoing ATO portal outages deserve compensation for lost time and productivity.
TECHNOLOGY • Sun, 19 Feb 2017
Accountants called on to lobby against punitive exec taxes
A study has found that the current tax system penalises internationally mobile executives and calls for urgent action.
TAX • Sun, 19 Feb 2017
Limited AFS License application catch 22
Accountants are still being encouraged to apply for limited Australian Financial Services Licence despite an existing backlog and further delays expected as funding runs ...
BUSINESS • Fri, 17 Feb 2017
Government called out on tax system’s complexity
The government is under increasing pressure to commit to its pre-election promise to simplify the tax system, with The Tax Institute lobbying Canberra to use the ...
TAX • Thu, 16 Feb 2017
Accountants told to take control of AI
The founder of a global tech company has told accountants to embrace and control the growing presence of artificial intelligence as it begins to pervade ...
TECHNOLOGY • Thu, 16 Feb 2017
MYOB survey reveals surprising results on sharing economy
Australian small and medium businesses see the new sharing economy as an opportunity, rather than a threat, according to a new survey.
TECHNOLOGY • Wed, 15 Feb 2017
Mid-tier floats shake up of super payments
One mid-tier has suggested that the ATO should be used as a collection vehicle for superannuation as an alternative to the impending single touch payroll reporting.
TAX • Wed, 15 Feb 2017