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Protection, assistance beefed up for small business

The federal government has used this week’s Budget to announce a number of policies that it says will strengthen the...

15 May 2014 • By Michael Masterman

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Business conditions down but confidence up

Business confidence increased in April despite subdued business conditions and “tough budget" talk, according to the...

12 May 2014 • By Staff Reporter

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Accountants warned about obscure SIS provisions

Practitioners operating in the SMSF space have been warned about little-known provisions in the SIS Act, following a...

12 May 2014 • By Staff Reporter

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Business women embracing technology

Female-led small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) are more technologically “switched on” than those led by males,...

12 May 2014 • By Staff Reporter

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Poor succession planning threatens family businesses

Generational differences are threatening family businesses as Gen Y fights to establish credibility and struggles...

09 May 2014 • By Michael Masterman

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Clients need a choice, not the cloud

The future of accounting software may rest firmly in the cloud, but accountants should not be forcing all clients...

08 May 2014 • By Michael Masterman

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Demand for accountants drops

The oversupply of accounting professionals in Australia has doubled since June of last year, according to the latest...

08 May 2014 • By Michael Masterman

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Accountants should better incorporate advice into their business structure

Accountants thinking about their licensing options must ensure they are charging effectively for the advice they give...

07 May 2014 • By Stuart Abley