ATO stands firm on the future of accountants
The ATO has sought to calm the concerns of accountants by insisting there will always be a place for tax agents, despite the increasing presence of automation in tax ...
REGULATION • Tue, 06 Oct 2015
Accounting practice values up, financial planning down
Accounting practices have experienced a rise in value during the month of September, while financial planning practice values have headed in the other direction, ...
BUSINESS • Tue, 06 Oct 2015
CPA announces Taiwan agreement
CPA Australia has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with accounting bodies in Taiwan.
Beware the risks of bundling, warns Reckon
Reckon has warned of potential risks when bundling the cost of software into accounting fees.
BUSINESS • Mon, 05 Oct 2015
ATO consults regional small business
The ATO is continuing to host community events around the country in an attempt to converse with small businesses, and garner feedback on products and services.
Fearmongers scaring future accountants away, says Reckon
'Fearmongering' about the loss of compliance revenue could scare the next generation of accountants and prevent them from entering the industry, according to Reckon ...
BUSINESS • Fri, 02 Oct 2015
New accounting group buys two firms
Recently-formed financial services group Carbon Business has made two key acquisitions in a move to expand its service offering.
PwC resigns as Xero external auditor
Xero has notified its shareholders that PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has resigned as external auditor of Xero and its subsidiaries.
MYOB announces latest acquisition
MYOB has announced another payroll acquisition which it says will strengthen the company's position across Australia and New Zealand.
BUSINESS • Thu, 01 Oct 2015