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Research reveals key to ‘high-performing’ firms

New research from Macquarie, surveying hundreds of small to mid-tier accounting firms, has identified the points of...

20 October 2016 • By Katarina Taurian

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Deloitte warns economic 'bubbles are bubbling'

Australia’s long-term economic situation has “shaky foundations” according to recent research from Deloitte.

17 October 2016 • By Jack Derwin

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ASIC tells accountants: expect delays until 2017

A “high number” of accountants’ licence applications submitted to ASIC have been of poor quality, and accountants have...

17 October 2016 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Winners of the Australian Accounting Awards revealed

Australia’s top accounting firms and professionals have been revealed at the 2016 Australian Accounting Awards.

14 October 2016 • By Katarina Taurian

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SMSFA criticises compulsory SG for business owners

Implementing compulsory superannuation guarantee (SG) payments for the self-employed is an unnecessary step that would...

14 October 2016 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Serious lag in accounting education

In line with reports that “thousands” of accounting graduates are under-qualified, one software firm believes that...

14 October 2016 • By Katarina Taurian

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International agreement set to boost accountants' prospects

The updated Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement has been welcomed by a major accounting body, with the agreement...

14 October 2016 • By Jack Derwin

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Accountants losing out in fees ‘across the board’

A consultant who works with large, mid-size and small firms believes inefficient pricing is a “massive” issue in...

12 October 2016 • By Katarina Taurian