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November CPI falls to 2-year low

The latest ABS data shows a further slowdown in inflation, helped by a five-month low in oil prices.

10 January 2024 • By Philip King

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​Taxes, cash flow top small business worries

Owners face an operating environment “tougher than ever before”, a recent survey finds.

09 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Fix the guardrails and carry on seems to be the approach of PwC, but its tax secrets scandal has changed the game...

05 January 2024 • By Philip King

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How the Closing Loopholes Bill changes the employment landscape

Small businesses need to assess the impact of stronger worker protections and a more regulated environment.

04 January 2024 • By Ben Thompson

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Why it’s time for accountants to raise their prices

How do you calculate your worth? Success relies on creating – and communicating – a strategy to make sure your price...

02 January 2024 • By David New

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Why stormy economic weather makes financial forecasting vital

Accountants can offer insights about the long-term prospects for a business that help it overcome risks.

28 December 2023 • By Vijay Sundaram

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Spike in succession planning an opportunity for virtual CFOs

Family businesses ripe to pass on often need help after getting stuck in their ways, says the principal of a financial...

22 December 2023 • By Nathan Hogan talks to Philip King

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Productivity turnaround ‘halts post-COVID freefall’

However, further reforms are needed to achieve sustainable, long-term growth, the Productivity Commission says.

22 December 2023 • By Christine Chen