ATO seeks to dispel LRBA panic
The ATO has expressed its concern that the SMSF community is misinterpreting the courses of action they need to take following the release of new LRBA guidance, and has ...
REGULATION • Tue, 26 Apr 2016
Accounting firms exposed to cyber liability, lawyers warn
Lawyers have warned that professional services firms, including accounting practices, must be proactive in their approach to cyber security management to protect ...
TECHNOLOGY • Fri, 22 Apr 2016
Reckon goes live with payroll software, declares 'game on'
Reckon has announced the launch of its long-awaited payroll software for Reckon One, with CEO Clive Rabie acknowledging that a lack of payroll functionality had ...
TECHNOLOGY • Thu, 21 Apr 2016
Accountant fleeces $780,000 from Indigenous organisations
An Alice Springs-based accountant has cited his online gambling addiction as the reason for stealing approximately $780,000 from Aboriginal organisations throughout ...
BUSINESS • Thu, 21 Apr 2016
myTax expanded to sole traders and contractors
Kelly O'Dwyer has confirmed that all individuals are now eligible to use myTax, and the ATO is aiming to deliver a quicker and easier experience for all taxpayers filing ...
TAX • Thu, 21 Apr 2016
Referral relationships 'part and parcel' of licensing process, says industry expert
One industry expert has indicated that referral arrangements with financial planners will be a vital part of many firms' operations after the end of the accountants' ...
BUSINESS • Wed, 20 Apr 2016
EY reveals more Aus executives believe corruption is widespread
There has been more than a threefold increase in the percentage of business leaders who believe that corruption levels are widespread in Australia, according to new ...
SMSF clients a 'sought after' selling point
One business broker has described SMSF clients as "very much sought after", noting the significant value they can add to a practice when it comes to selling time, thanks ...
SUPER • Wed, 20 Apr 2016
Spruiker jailed following SMSF dealings
A former company director has been jailed for two years and nine months for fraudulent misappropriation, following his dealings with various SMSF investors.
SUPER • Tue, 19 Apr 2016