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 ...
TECHNOLOGY • Thu, 03 Dec 2015
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 ...
BUSINESS • Thu, 03 Dec 2015
ASIC strikes off third auditor
ASIC has this morning announced it has disqualified another SMSF auditor, the third this week.
REGULATION • Thu, 03 Dec 2015
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
Walker Wayland attracts national specialist firm
The Walker Wayland network has announced its expansion after acquiring a national specialist firm.
BUSINESS • Fri, 27 Nov 2015
PwC appoints leading SMSF figure
Leading SMSF expert Liz Westover has been named as the director of PwC Private Clients’ SMSF practice.
APPOINTMENTS • Fri, 27 Nov 2015
RSM warns of phoenix activity ‘rising from the ashes’
National accounting network RSM has urged companies to be on the lookout for illegal phoenix activity to “avoid being owed money that will never be paid."