Spike in alternative work agreements tipped for 2017
One recruitment firm has outlined its predictions for the accounting landscape in 2017, with a jump in contract and temporary arrangements set to be on the cards.
BUSINESS • Wed, 14 Dec 2016
ATO makes headway with simpler BAS testing
Following intense industry lobbying, the ATO has made progress in testing simpler business activity statement (BAS) reporting for small businesses, which will officially ...
TAX • Tue, 13 Dec 2016
2 new partners locked in for mid-tier
A mid-tier firm has announced that it has made one lateral partner hire and one internal partner promotion in its Brisbane office, as it eyes divisional growth into 2017
APPOINTMENTS • Tue, 13 Dec 2016
Reckon Loans reaches million-dollar milestone
Cloud accounting software provider Reckon’s non-bank lender arm, Reckon Loans powered by Prospa, has funded over $1 million to small businesses.
TECHNOLOGY • Tue, 13 Dec 2016
ACCC warns accountants about ransomware
Accountants must better protect their practices and encourage their clients to do the same, as scammers become increasingly sophisticated and entrepreneurial, according ...
TECHNOLOGY • Mon, 12 Dec 2016
Deloitte administrators appointed to homewares retailer
Two Deloitte restructuring services partners have been appointed as voluntary administrators of retail group Howards Storage World ahead of its impending sale.
APPOINTMENTS • Mon, 12 Dec 2016
Government moves to increase ATO’s data access
A proposed amendment to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 could see the ATO receive confidential information from ASIC, further reducing ...
TAX • Mon, 12 Dec 2016
ATO fires warning shots at cash economy exploiters
The ATO has warned businesses in the cash economy are a major focus area for the regulator as it ramps up its scrutiny of third party data, in an effort to ensure a fair ...
TAX • Sun, 11 Dec 2016
40% of accountants find decline in tax return advice
Two industry professionals have encouraged accountants to diversify their offerings after research by AccountantsDaily revealed that the demand for income tax returns ...