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Global accounting bodies reject push towards audit-only firms

A move to audit-only firms will not improve audit quality, argues a global alliance of accounting bodies.

26 September 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Financial Services Minister contemplates accountants’ exemption proposal

The Financial Services Minister will now look at a proposal to consider a “new, extended accountants’ exemption”,...

25 September 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Last chance to nominate your rising stars for the 30 Under 30 Awards

Nominations for the inaugural Accountants Daily 30 Under 30 Awards close this week, with young accounting...

24 September 2019 • By Reporter

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Employee or independent contractor: What happens when it goes wrong?

The perennial question has reared its head and it was just a matter of time given the burgeoning gig economy. The new...

20 September 2019 • By Tony Ince, RSM Australia

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TPB cancels agent’s registration after 47 BAS lodgement failures

A tax agent who failed to lodge up to 47 business activity statements by their due dates has had his registration...

20 September 2019 • By Reporter

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Moreton Bay businesses set for audit

Farms and businesses in the Moreton Bay region will undergo audits by the Fair Work Ombudsman as it looks to act on a...

19 September 2019 • By Reporter

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‘They haven’t asked members’: Accountants’ exemption debate heats up

A software boss has voiced his frustration with the accountants’ exemption debate, arguing that two professional...

18 September 2019 • By Sarah Kendell

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Over 6 years’ jail time for accountant imposter

A Melbourne man who marketed himself as an accountant and property developer has been sentenced to just under seven...

18 September 2019 • By Jotham Lian