Research reveals 'pressing need' for business advisory
New research has suggested that the time-poor nature of small business leaves them with a pressing need for business advisory services.
BUSINESS • Sun, 20 Dec 2015
ASIC seeks removal of Melbourne liquidator
ASIC has applied to the Federal Court in Melbourne to inquire into the conduct of a Melbourne-based liquidator in his duties regarding 26 companies to which he had been ...
REGULATION • Fri, 18 Dec 2015
Mid-tier partners appointed to govt advisory role
Two partners from a prominent mid-tier firm have been appointed to the Board of Taxation advisory panel, as the board attempts to drive forward the discussion of tax ...
APPOINTMENTS • Wed, 16 Dec 2015
Grant Thornton leads calls for mid-size business minister
The government can support the growth of its most powerful sector; Australian mid-size business, by establishing a Minister for Mid-Sized Business, according to the CEO ...
BUSINESS • Tue, 15 Dec 2015
Prime makes major accounting investment
Prime Financial Group has strengthened its commitment to the accounting sector, increasing its investment in one Melbourne firm, while acquiring equity in another ...
KPMG reveals strong global growth
New services, acquisitions and growth across core areas of operation have driven a year of strong growth for KPMG, the company has announced.
Accountants 'not so squeaky clean', claims new research
The target-driven nature of the accounting profession has compromised ethical behaviour in favour of commercial results, according to a global survey of accounting ...
BUSINESS • Mon, 14 Dec 2015
New online lending platform launched
An Australian fintech start-up has launched its online lending platform, in an attempt to ease the strain of Christmas cash-flow concerns.
SMEs see economic outlook as uncertain
While the short-term outlook remains positive, almost half of Australian SMEs believe the Australian economy is set to decline over the coming year.
BUSINESS • Sun, 13 Dec 2015