PwC predicts 'chaotic' future for audit
The increasingly international nature of business will lead to complications and disruptions that may plague the future of audit, according to PwC.
BUSINESS • Fri, 25 Sep 2015
Family firms facing extinction, EY warns
Just one in five students with a family business background is open to eventually taking control of the family firm, according to a new global report issued by Ernst ...
Deloitte partner defects to Bentleys
Bentleys Perth has announced the appointment of a former Deloitte partner as director of audit and corporate advisory services.
Deloitte acquires identity management service
Deloitte has further strengthened its technological capability with the acquisition of an Oracle identity specialist group to combat identity management risks.
BUSINESS • Thu, 24 Sep 2015
Xero unveils new features
Cloud-based accounting software provider Xero has announced two new features designed to aid small businesses.
Accountants struggling to fund retirement, says Prime
Accountants are currently exposed to the risks of inadequate retirement funding, and are failing to undertake proper succession planning, says Prime Financial Group.
BUSINESS • Wed, 23 Sep 2015
IPA, CPA call for continued reform
Both the IPA and CPA have responded to Malcolm Turnbull’s appointment as new Prime Minister, calling for continued reform and communication with professional bodies.
REGULATION • Tue, 22 Sep 2015
Opportunity for accountants in SME funding
Accountants are in the midst of a “great opportunity” to cement closer long-term relationships with their clients, according to the new SME Growth Index from Scottish ...
BUSINESS • Mon, 21 Sep 2015
Falling AUD prompts offshoring concerns
With the Australian dollar suffering a volatile fall in recent times, third-party offshoring providers have been forced to increase their standard of work to retain ...
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