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
Accountants told to take note of ASX changes for SME clients
Accountants will have to direct clients to other forms of capital raising as the ASX tightens up its listing rules, according to a mid-tier partner.
Sydney liquidators to face Supreme Court inquiry
ASIC has requested that the Supreme Court of NSW scrutinises two Sydney liquidators over the performance of their duties as joint liquidators of 12 companies.
TAX • Tue, 24 Jan 2017
Melbourne arm of national network defects to mid-tier
A second tier chartered accounting firm has merged with a Melbourne firm, citing the desire to offer a greater range of accounting and advisory services in the CBD as the ...
BUSINESS • Tue, 24 Jan 2017
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