Accountants threatened as ATO portals targeted by identity thieves
Tax professionals have been urged to check their Access Manager permissions as criminal activity targeting AUSkeys becomes the latest in a spate of problems plaguing the ...
TECHNOLOGY • Tue, 31 Jan 2017
Accounting software provider makes 2 key acquisitions
One accounting software provider has acquired two cloud-based applications, one for SMEs and one for accountants, in a bid to 'cloudify' its core accounting offering.
Accountants' marketing strategies in line for shake-up
Accounting and advisory practices should look at using clients’ stories over the firms’ own to attract new clients and employees, according to one chief executive.
BUSINESS • Tue, 31 Jan 2017
High-profile feud brewing over accounting standards
An ASX-listed integrated facility services company has hit back at claims it has not met its disclosure requirements under Australian accounting standard AASB 108.
TAX • Mon, 30 Jan 2017
Segmentation 'critical' to future-proofing, accountants told
Developing service specialisations based on the key needs of different client segments and leveraging staff is “critical” to future success, according to the CEO of a ...
BUSINESS • Mon, 30 Jan 2017
Mid-tier recruits Hong Kong banking exec
A mid-tier accounting firm has announced the appointment of a new director, from an international investment bank in Hong Kong, to its Brisbane office.
APPOINTMENTS • Sun, 29 Jan 2017
Accounting body pushes ATO for guidance around DPT
With the diverted profits tax high on the government’s priorities this year, one major accounting body is calling on the ATO to promptly release guidance for accountants’ ...
TAX • Sun, 29 Jan 2017
ATO names big 4 firm in outages review
The ATO has appointed a big four accounting firm to conduct an independent review into the widespread digital outages that began late last year, as its CIO issues an ...
TECHNOLOGY • Thu, 26 Jan 2017
Sydney firm moves to boost corporate tax division
A Sydney-based accounting firm has promoted one from its ranks to partner, a move intended to strengthen its corporate tax division.
TAX • Thu, 26 Jan 2017
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