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Business

The year the accountant shortage got worse

Hurdles to skilled migration and people departing the field without being replaced by new entrants have forced the...

15 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Business

The year of workplace law upheaval

Parliament, the Fair Work Ombudsman, unions, employees and employers alike grappled with the ever-complex Fair Work...

11 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Appointments

The year of shakers and movers

Turnover among tax professionals runs hot, but it’s nothing compared to the revolving doors at the RBA, ATO, CPA...

10 January 2024 • By Philip King

Technology

The year accountants met AI

Whether it’s for better or worse, one thing is certain – ChatGPT and its ilk have irrevocably changed the industry.

09 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

The year the ATO came out on top – again

Tax Office decisions make a difference to the day-to-day running of every practice, so it's little wonder whatever it...

08 January 2024 • By Philip King

Business

The year that rocked foundations of big 4

Fix the guardrails and carry on seems to be the approach of PwC, but its tax secrets scandal has changed the game...

05 January 2024 • By Philip King

Tax

More questions than answers in code of conduct revisions

In the second part of her review of the year, Robyn Jacobson looks at state taxes, MYEFO, and the changing rules on...

05 January 2024 • By Robyn Jacobson

Business

How the Closing Loopholes Bill changes the employment landscape

Small businesses need to assess the impact of stronger worker protections and a more regulated environment.

04 January 2024 • By Ben Thompson

Technology

The year cyber chickens came home to roost

A national strategy to head off hacking should hit its stride this year, but digital security looks certain to remain...

04 January 2024 • By Philip King

Tax

When accountants get a seat at the family table

Like lawyers, there are many times when financial experts become key in family matters.

03 January 2024 • By John Bui

Business

Why it’s time for accountants to raise their prices

How do you calculate your worth? Success relies on creating – and communicating – a strategy to make sure your price...

02 January 2024 • By David New

Tax

Why 2023 was a year of living taxingly

In the first of a two-part series, Robyn Jacobson looks at some of the sweeping changes and landmark decisions.

29 December 2023 • By Robyn Jacobson

Business

Why stormy economic weather makes financial forecasting vital

Accountants can offer insights about the long-term prospects for a business that help it overcome risks.

28 December 2023 • By Vijay Sundaram

Super

Why early access to super should be a last resort

If you meet the strict criteria to draw on funds meant for retirement, make sure you understand the long-term...

27 December 2023 • By Naz Randeria

Regulation

How TASA changes could prove problematic

Enhanced reporting requirements over breaches of the code and disqualified entities add to compliance requirements.

22 December 2023 • By John Jeffreys

Business

10 ways to keep cash coming in over the holidays

A range of pre-emptive measures can smooth out revenue during the slowdown after Christmas.

21 December 2023 • By Ryan Jones

Tax

Why agribusiness needs the Bendel result to flourish

If the ATO succeeds in its appeal it will act as a further deterrent to using trusts for succession planning.

15 December 2023 • By Peter Slegers, Daniel Marateo and Joshua Pascale

Business

How to cope with the triple threat of 2024

Too much work, too few people and too little tech? Here are some keys to the trends shaping next year.

15 December 2023 • By David New