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Payment times transparency will not solve small-business woes, says Labor

Federal Labor has criticised the government’s plan to publish the payment practices of large businesses, warning that...

31 August 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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‘Excessive, disproportionate’: Government called to slash professional fees

The federal government has been urged to use the October budget to reduce or remove fees and levies that continue to...

28 August 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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1 in 3 businesses will struggle to pay bills: ABS

More than a third of businesses are expecting to struggle to meet financial obligations over the next three months,...

28 August 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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TPB sees pushback on academic plans

The Tax Practitioners Board has been told to put a hold on its plan to legislate current guidelines on academic...

27 August 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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Accountants double down on professional advice funding

Grants and vouchers to support access to professional advice will prevent more business collapses and speed up...

27 August 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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US-style debtor-led bankruptcy arrangement risky, government warned

The government has been warned that simply adopting US-style bankruptcy measures could result in propping up...

25 August 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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Account for September deferred payments now, businesses warned

Small-business owners will need to take stock of deferred rents and bills ahead of the September cliff, warns one...

25 August 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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Accounting firms’ loss could be financial planning’s gain

Graduates whose job offers at big four accounting firms have fallen through due to COVID-19 cutbacks are now turning...

25 August 2020 • By Sarah Kendell