Graduate neglect leads to lacklustre mid-level talent
The accounting industry has done itself a disservice in neglecting graduate recruitment in the recent past, resulting in a lack of mid-level talent now according to the ...
BUSINESS • Tue, 27 Dec 2016
Recruiter predicts 2017 accounting hiring patterns
Employment and recruitment company ManpowerGroup has revealed that, amongst other qualities, the ability to be a good "all rounder" will be an important trait for ...
REGULATION • Thu, 22 Dec 2016
Mid-tier looks to international growth
An Australian-based accounting network, which already has an on-the-ground presence in three Chinese cities, is eyeing offshore growth in 2017.
BUSINESS • Thu, 22 Dec 2016
ATO reveals national tax crime stats
The ATO has released statistics on tax crimes brought before the courts during 2016, including false fuel rebate claims, GST claims and business activity statements.
TAX • Wed, 21 Dec 2016
Accounting network acquires financial services firm
One national accounting network has acquired a business advisory firm in Sydney to diversify its services in response to client demand.
BUSINESS • Wed, 21 Dec 2016
ATO sheds more light on new risk profiling strategy
The reasoning behind the new risk profiling of practices’ work-related expense (WRE) claims is twofold, according to an ATO assistant commissioner.
TAX • Tue, 20 Dec 2016
Treasurer makes moves to prevent 'overtax' in Australia
Federal treasurer Scott Morrison has defended the MYEFO medium-term projections which include a tax-to-GDP cap to ensure that governments don’t overtax the Australian ...
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 ...
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