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Clive Palmer charged with fraud, breach of directors’ duties

Prominent businessman Clive Palmer could now face up to five years in prison after being charged with alleged breaches...

17 July 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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Former insolvency partner faces jail time charges

A disgraced former Sydney liquidator is now facing possible jail time after being charged with dishonesty offences.

15 July 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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Fair Work changes underpayment tack, announces JobKeeper focus

The Fair Work Ombudsman will prioritise JobKeeper payment compliance over the next 12 months as it flags a shift away...

13 July 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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Accountants lead mass adviser exit as FY20 wraps up

More than 300 advisers left the industry in just one week leading up to the end of the 2019–20 financial year, with...

13 July 2020 • By Sarah Kendell

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Accountant successfully defends against negligent advice claim

The District Court of Western Australia has dismissed a negligent advice claim made against an accountant relating to...

12 July 2020 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Fresh $534m support package for Victorian businesses

The Victorian government has announced new $5,000 grants for businesses impacted by the second round of restrictions...

10 July 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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‘Keep your eyes wide open’ for zombie firm exodus

Practitioners have been urged to keep their eyes peeled for clients with “zombie company” red flags as the profession...

10 July 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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The accounting roles in demand during COVID-19

One in five employers currently have a recruitment freeze in place, but accounting skill sets are still in hot demand,...

09 July 2020 • By Tony Zhang