Accountants face ‘huge issues’ with buyers in 2017
Accounting firms will continue to face problems with succession in 2017, as potential buyers increasingly become less inclined to pay for a client base, one mid-tier says
BUSINESS • Mon, 16 Jan 2017
Former mid-tier execs launch own licence
Two financial advisers and a director have abandoned a mid-tier accounting firm, claiming it is too "institutional", and are now launching their own boutique firm.
BUSINESS • Sun, 15 Jan 2017
Accountants warned on 'very serious' tax debt laws
Despite some believing a degree of leniency will be applicable, accountants have been urged to help clients get their tax debts under control ahead of changes to the ...
TAX • Sun, 15 Jan 2017
Big 4 urges action on key super changes
As the changes to SMSF regulations approach, one EY partner has urged licensed accountants to ensure their knowledge is up to date, with the complexity of the new rules ...
Accountant-client relationships feeling tech strain
While technology brings many benefits and efficiencies, accountants must now work a lot harder to maintain good relationships with their clients, according to the ...
TECHNOLOGY • Thu, 12 Jan 2017
Scammers target ATO in sophisticated schemes
Fraudsters are continuing to use government agencies as scam shields, and professionals have been warned that the scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and harder ...
Accounting body calls for shake-up of regulator
One major accounting body is urging the government to undertake more research before committing to its proposed industry funding model for ASIC, and ...
TAX • Thu, 12 Jan 2017
Accounting plagued by candidate shortage
Two recruitment companies have revealed that as the role of accountants evolves, firms are struggling to find suitable candidates, which is set to have a significant ...
BUSINESS • Wed, 11 Jan 2017
Surveillance on newly licensed accountants imminent
Accountants should be prepared to be scrutinised by ASIC this year as to whether they are complying with their SMSF licence status, according to a financial services ...
TAX • Wed, 11 Jan 2017
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