GST increase not a ‘magic pudding’, says Labor
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has insisted that an increase to the GST does not constitute tax reform.
BUSINESS • Sun, 08 Nov 2015
Deloitte CEO leads charge for workplace equality
Deloitte CEO Cindy Hook has argued that Australian organisations need to work much harder to ensure talented women achieve senior level positions.
BUSINESS • Fri, 06 Nov 2015
BAS in need of urgent overhaul
Industry experts have called for a shake-up to Business Activity Statements (BASs), urging that statements be lodged biannually.
MYOB announces new partnership
MYOB has today unveiled a new partnership which it hopes will bolster the firm's appeal to big business.
BUSINESS • Wed, 04 Nov 2015
After-tax calculations included on MSCI for first time
The most widely-used indexes for superannuation funds will, for the first time, now incorporate after-tax calculations.
TAX • Tue, 03 Nov 2015
KPMG appoints new national managing partner
KPMG has announced the appointment of a new national managing partner for brand and innovation, with an expanded remit to now include disruption.
APPOINTMENTS • Mon, 02 Nov 2015
Majority of companies conflicting with ATO expectations
A majority of Australian companies incorporate tax strategies that directly conflict with ATO expectations, according to a new report and survey issued by international ...
REGULATION • Fri, 30 Oct 2015
Accounting degrees losing relevance, poll suggests
Almost one third of respondents to a recent industry straw poll believe that accounting degrees are losing their relevance, prompting predictions of a "dramatic change" ...
BUSINESS • Fri, 30 Oct 2015
KPMG details future growth prospects for family businesses
A majority of Australian family businesses are optimistic regarding their future growth prospects, according to a survey undertaken by KPMG and Family Business Australia
BUSINESS • Thu, 29 Oct 2015