Industry figure condemns compliance ‘scaremongering’
A prominent industry figure has hit out at critics voicing concerns that compliance work is dying and will eventually become obsolete.
TAX • Tue, 29 Mar 2016
‘Big shift’ set to hit the accounting profession
Accountants have been warned that it is only a matter of time before automation hits the accountant/client relationship, with one industry observer stating new software ...
TAX • Mon, 28 Mar 2016
H&R Block warns against expense 'tinkering'
H&R Block has urged the government to pay close attention to the ATO's tax stats before tinkering with work-related expense deductions this budget season.
Wealth management arms a deterrent to buyers, says broker
A business broker specialising in the selling of accounting practices says wealth management arms are actually a deterrent to buyers, despite many accountants believing ...
BUSINESS • Wed, 23 Mar 2016
SMEs lead calls for company tax cuts
Australian SMEs have voiced their opinion on a cut to company tax, claiming that it will keep the country competitive on a global scale.
TAX • Wed, 23 Mar 2016
Mid-sized business missing out, says Grant Thornton
Prominent mid-tier firm Grant Thornton has voiced its concerns that mid-sized businesses will continue to be under-represented in this year's federal budget.
New accounting laws to affect Australian business, says leading law firm
The March implementation of new false accounting legislation has led to significant implications for Australian business, according to Jones Day.
BUSINESS • Tue, 22 Mar 2016
Industry reacts to ATO transparency data
The accounting industry has issued its reaction to the latest corporate tax transparency data, claiming that it sheds little light on the tax affairs of companies ...
TAX • Tue, 22 Mar 2016
Burgeoning opportunities for client/accountant relationship, says Intuit
With the accounting profession undergoing a dramatic shift, accountants are presented with an ideal opportunity to change the nature of engagement with their clients, ...
BUSINESS • Fri, 18 Mar 2016