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Accountant, broker relationship crucial in SME lending success

Accountants will need to work closely with finance brokers to help form a more cohesive SME “consultancy team”, says...

30 September 2019 • By Annie Kane

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Employee entitlements, ‘wage theft’ and Fair Work: Why it’s time to be proactive

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27 September 2019 • By Ben Renshaw, BDO

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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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SMEs overlook accountants despite positive impact

Accountants have fallen down the ranks when it comes to being the trusted adviser for small and medium businesses, a...

26 September 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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‘There’s nothing soft about soft skills’

Soft skills could be more important than your technical skills when it comes to landing your next accounting gig, say...

25 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