Accountants shunning licensing ‘minefield’
Due to its complexities and limitations, some accounting firms are outright shunning the new licensing regime for SMSF advice, creating difficulties as the popularity of ...
TAX • Tue, 10 Jan 2017
Tax system stifling Aussie business opportunities
A mid-tier is calling on the government to look at its tax laws if it wants to encourage Australian businesses to pursue investment opportunities.
SME outlook an opportunity for accountants, says mid-tier
SMEs are confident for 2017 and accountants should work to support their innovative endeavours, according to the national chairman of an Australian mid tier firm.
BUSINESS • Mon, 09 Jan 2017
Government called on to overhaul FBT regime
One accounting body is again pushing the government to overhaul the fringe benefits tax as it becomes increasingly difficult to navigate, with more anomalies popping up ...
TAX • Mon, 09 Jan 2017
Bentleys pushes accountants on tech take-up
Accounting firms must not look at technology as simply a trend, but as an undeniable force that is changing the way the industry operates, according to the CEO of ...
TECHNOLOGY • Sun, 08 Jan 2017
Cyber criminals homing in on accountants
As professional services firms increasingly become targets for cyber criminals, accountants have a duty of care to ensure their practices are secure, according to BDO’s ...
Mid-tier eyes tech expansion
One mid-tier is looking to expand its technology-related services, believing accountants should be encouraging clients to seek technology efficiencies through their ...
Mid-tier bullish a year on from key partnership
A year on from a significant merger, one mid-tier has said a focus away from the traps of "pillage" and self-serving has primed the firm for growth in the new year.
BUSINESS • Thu, 05 Jan 2017
ATO complaints rise as employee numbers fall
The number of complaints made to the ATO has jumped significantly, even before the widespread recent service outages, which could be caused by staff cuts according to the ...
TAX • Thu, 05 Jan 2017