KPMG Australia announces consultancy acquisition
KPMG has acquired a specialist performance consulting firm headed by the former performance manager of the Australian cricket team, strengthening KPMG's capabilities ...
BUSINESS • Tue, 24 Nov 2015
Spotcap unveils unprecedented accounting software integration
Spotcap has become the first online lender to integrate with all six major accounting software solutions in Australia.
TECHNOLOGY • Mon, 23 Nov 2015
Referrals can ‘escalate accountants downwards’
Accountants have been warned of a ‘self-fulfilling prophecy’ when catering to the needs of referred clients who may not be an ideal fit for their firms.
BUSINESS • Mon, 23 Nov 2015
Banks Group snares former William Buck GM
Banks Group has formally announced the appointment of a former William Buck general manager, as the firm continues to expand its Australian presence.
BUSINESS • Thu, 19 Nov 2015
Chinese opportunities aplenty for accountants
Treasurer Scott Morrison has claimed that a range of Australian financial service professionals including accountants are poised to reap the benefits of an economic ...
Tax managers continue to use ‘antiquated methods’
Australian businesses are being exposed to unnecessary risks as a result of outdated financial and regulatory reporting from tax managers, according to new research from ...
TAX • Thu, 19 Nov 2015
Accountants ‘ready and willing’ to remain loyal
More than two-thirds of accountancy professionals want to stay with an employer for more than five years, according to the latest research from recruiting service Hays.
BUSINESS • Wed, 18 Nov 2015
Accounting 'virtually does itself’, RSM claims
The easy availability of cloud-based and self-service accounting tools have placed accountants at risk of becoming obsolete, according to national mid-tier firm RSM.
TECHNOLOGY • Wed, 18 Nov 2015
Lack of exit strategy threatening SME owners' retirement
One advisory firm has noted that despite the potential riches that await the record number of Australian SMEs expected to sell over the coming decade, 75 per cent of ...