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Consumer pullback fuels record insolvency wave: CreditorWatch

The long-awaited cut in spending has arrived and is hitting energy, education and mining businesses the hardest.

20 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Small business to get bigger share of $75bn federal spending

The government has set more ambitious procurement targets that require SMEs to receive 25 per cent of all contracts...

18 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

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KPMG consulting overhaul to claim 200 jobs, cut $80m in costs

The savings will be redirected to high-demand advisory work focusing on technology and AI.

17 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Finalists unveiled for Australian Accounting Awards 2024

Almost 300 finalists are set to battle it out for the trophies at this year’s prestigious awards.

17 June 2024 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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Fear of failure, skills gap stifle aspiring business owners

The barriers come despite Australia being the “perfect breeding ground” for starting a business, according to a recent...

17 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

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A looming crisis: the role of accountants in supporting Australia’s aging...

An ageing population offers accountants the opportunity to position themselves as trusted advisers in the retirement...

14 June 2024 • By Michael Jeffries, LightYear Group

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William Buck to open doors in Canberra, eyeing government clients

The mid-tier firm will acquire accounting boutique Link Capital Partners effective 1 July.

14 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Service-based small businesses lead productivity decline: Xero

A report has found wholesale trade was the most productive industry last year, while hospitality performed the worst.

13 June 2024 • By Christine Chen