Liquidator suspended for string of failings
A Victorian liquidator has had his registration suspended for three years for failing to carry out his duties as a liquidator and, amongst other issues, misleading the ...
TAX • Tue, 20 Dec 2016
ASIC set to spot check financial reports
ASIC’s recent call to financial statement preparers to focus on useful and meaningful financial reports included an emphasis on the appropriate disclosure of impairment ...
TAX • Mon, 19 Dec 2016
Software provider makes two leadership appointments
Accounting software provider Sage has made two new appointments to its leadership team and relocated its Australian head office.
APPOINTMENTS • Mon, 19 Dec 2016
Mid-tier flags concerns following MYEFO tax changes
A BDO tax partner has commented on the two changes to tax which were announced in the Mid Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook yesterday.
Multiple changes to tribunal, standards boards
The government made a number of appointments last week, including to the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal and the Payments ...
APPOINTMENTS • Sun, 18 Dec 2016
Harsh reminder from ASIC on new accounting standards
ASIC has issued a reminder that three new accounting standards coming into effect over the next two years will have the greatest impact on financial reporting since the ...
TAX • Sun, 18 Dec 2016
Mid-tier makes strategic merger on Gold Coast
A Gold Coast accounting firm affiliated with one mid-tier network has today announced a merger with DFK Crosbie Gold Coast, in a bid to grow its in-house advisory ...
BUSINESS • Thu, 15 Dec 2016
SME demand for accountants tipped to spike in 2017
SMEs have a positive outlook on the economy for next year, which will translate to higher demand for accountants’ advisory services, according to the CEO of MYOB.
BDO fears current tax system 'not fit for 21st Century'
Two senior BDO employees have called for a major overhaul of Australia’s tax system to avoid a possible recession, ahead of the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook ...
TAX • Thu, 15 Dec 2016