Australian accountants primed to unlock advisory offerings
Accountants are primed to take advantage of Australia’s position at the forefront of cloud accounting adoption by diversifying their service offerings, but they must also ...
BUSINESS • Wed, 16 Mar 2016
Nexia Australia snaps up two new firms
Nexia Australia has capitalised on the disbandment of the Hayes Knight network, announcing the acquisition of two new firms.
BUSINESS • Tue, 15 Mar 2016
Former director found guilty of 'fraudulent misappropriation'
A former company director, who recommended investors set up SMSFs, according to ASIC, has been found guilty of six charges of fraudulent misappropriation by a Sydney ...
SUPER • Tue, 15 Mar 2016
Pitcher Partners lauds fintech ‘sandbox’ scheme
Pitcher Partners has welcomed industry proposals for a ‘regulatory sandbox’ scheme for fintech start-ups, urging the government to consider and embrace the idea.
TAX • Tue, 15 Mar 2016
Female accountants still subjected to discrimination
Outdated work cultures and gender-based discrimination are stymying workplace progression for female accountants, despite the fact they now make up half of the industry’s ...
BUSINESS • Mon, 14 Mar 2016
Advisory skills not just for partners
Research house Bstar has urged accounting firms to leverage their skill sets by developing the advisory service skills of their entire staff, not just the partners.
Hayes Knight network disbands
Hayes Knight founder Greg Hayes has announced the company's federation of firms will be disbanded, citing a fractured business model and a misalignment of strategy.
BUSINESS • Sun, 13 Mar 2016
IPA calls for skills shortage solution
The IPA has called for government intervention to combat the lack of resources stymying a high demand for skilled labour.
REGULATION • Sun, 13 Mar 2016
PPB Advisory unveils new CEO
Prominent mid-tier firm PPB Advisory has today announced the appointment of a new CEO, effective from 1 April.
APPOINTMENTS • Thu, 10 Mar 2016