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55,000 Victorian workers registered for Sick Pay Guarantee

The $245 million taxpayer-funded pilot program has supported over 80,000 claims so far, says the government.

10 January 2023 • By Keeli Cambourne

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Time for action on loan letters, professional bodies told

Members say their representatives should be doing more to prevent banks putting accountants on the spot.

06 January 2023 • By Philip King

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Top accountant ‘the key to success’ for start-ups

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Insurance hikes could cripple households and small business

Research shows huge premium increases are on the way and those in northern Australia are already paying well above...

06 January 2023 • By Keeli Cambourne

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2023 crystal ball: Four things that will happen, and four that won’t

CPA Australia has gazed deeply into the future and come up with some predictions that just might come true.

06 January 2023 • By Gavan Ord

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Loan letters a legal minefield, accountants warned

CA ANZ says members should resist pressure from clients and decline requests for finance letters.

05 January 2023 • By Philip King

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Aussies ‘will put financial health first in 2023’

Bank surveys reveal a willingness to sacrifice spending on travel, fashion, and eating out.

04 January 2023 • By Keeli Cambourne

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Why accountants must heed creditor duty decision

A UK Supreme Court ruling confirms a duty of directors to creditors — and it has implications for Australian...

03 January 2023 • By Trevor Withane