Wheels in motion for small business crowdfunding
A framework for crowdsourced equity funding (CSEF) to encourage investment and innovation will be established with the introduction of new legislation into Parliament.
TECHNOLOGY • Sun, 06 Dec 2015
Compliance is dead, declares PKF Lawler managing partner
The managing partner of prominent mid-tier firm PKF Lawler has declared that, from an accounting point of view, compliance is dead.
REGULATION • Thu, 03 Dec 2015
Sage unveils major offering
Online accounting application Sage One has unveiled a new partnership which seeks to strengthen its solution for bookkeepers across Australia.
TECHNOLOGY • Thu, 03 Dec 2015
Majority of accountants yet to choose their licensing path
Almost three quarters of accountants are yet to choose or action their post-exemption licensing path, according to a survey conducted by independent financial services ...
BUSINESS • Thu, 03 Dec 2015
Smaller firms facing cyber security risk, warns Deloitte
Boutique professional service firms in Australia should implement effective cyber security infrastructure to avoid being targeted by budding cyber criminals, Deloitte’s ...
SMEs call for BAS overhaul in 2016 wish list
Simplification of the GST and BAS reporting process serves as one of the top three priorities for SMEs in 2016, according to research released by accounting software ...
ATO seeking feedback on paperless push
The ATO has begun consultation with the community on its 'Digital by Default' initiative, as it seeks to implement a paperless operations system.
KPMG to advise on Commonwealth Games
As the only big four firm with a dedicated Gold Coast office, KPMG Australia has signed on as Official Professional Services Adviser to the 2018 Commonwealth Games, to be ...
BUSINESS • Mon, 30 Nov 2015
ATO admits past failures
ATO assistant commissioner Colin Walker has lamented past attempts by the tax office to connect with tax agents, acknowledging that the ATO has focused too heavily on ...
REGULATION • Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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