Tax agents defying ATO's automation push
Tax agents are holding their own against the ATO and its push for taxpayers to adopt myTax services, according to new figures released by H&R Block.
TAX • Thu, 01 Oct 2015
IPA urges govt to 'get on with it'
The Institute of Public Accountants has called on the government to get on with the job of competition policy reform via the Harper Review.
REGULATION • Wed, 30 Sep 2015
Advisory software not the sole solution, says Smithink
Smithink director David Smith has questioned the motives behind, and future implications of, a significant increase in the uptake of business advisory software.
TECHNOLOGY • Wed, 30 Sep 2015
Free compliance service offerings emerge
New technology is changing how accountants charge their clients, with some firms now offering compliance services for free.
TAX • Tue, 29 Sep 2015
Australia a 'soft target' for cyber-security, says Deloitte
Deloitte has partnered with the World Economic Forum to educate Australian financial institutions about key “pressure points”, including cyber-security.
BUSINESS • Mon, 28 Sep 2015
H&R Block rejects ATO automation proposal
H&R Block has challenged the ATO’s intentions to further increase automation in tax reporting processes, warning that taxpayers may lose out.
REGULATION • Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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.