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Technology

Why an automated finance team will pay dividends

Liberated from drudgery, your finance department can become a source of strategic advice and revenue.

04 January 2023 • By Yan Lazarev

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Eight new year resolutions every accountant should adopt

Shake off the cynicism and set yourself up for success in 2023 with these good habits and admirable goals.

30 December 2022 • By Gavan Ord

Tax

From 100A to exam cheats and director IDs … Oh, what a year!

What were the biggest stories in the tax profession in 2022? Accountants Daily picks its top five.

30 December 2022 • By Philip King

Tax

How an unpredictable year left a lot undone

Tax policy took an uncertain turn with two federal budgets and a change of government in Canberra.

29 December 2022 • By Robyn Jacobson

Technology

Why digital payments will fuel the post-pandemic economy

COVID accelerated the pace of digitisation and it has become essential to get through the downturn.

29 December 2022 • By Scott Duane

Appointments

Old hands ‘paying for higher graduate salaries’

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28 December 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Why it’s vital to keep tabs on debtors

For most, cash flow slumps over the festive season so make sure you keep a healthy ledger.

28 December 2022 • By Patrick Coghlan

Business

Seven trends that will change the shape of accounting

Factors beyond the control of the tax profession will soon make it look very different.

23 December 2022 • By Sonia Gibson

Tax

How crypto assets can trigger CGT tripwires

Lending digital currency can be viewed as disposal while losses from the recent downturn may offer little relief from...

23 December 2022 • By Jeremy Makowski

Tax

Why accountants must be alert to 100A agreement traps

Advisers run the risk of being party to a reimbursement agreement under the ATO’s trust ruling.

22 December 2022 • By John Jeffreys

Technology

Five low-cost tips for better cyber protection

The hacks will keep coming in 2023, but here’s what every small business can do to protect itself and its clients.

16 December 2022 • By Laura Bell Main

Appointments

Does it pay to be an accountant? The numbers don’t lie!

The Benchmarking Group crunches census data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) to reveal how tax...

15 December 2022 • By Julia Thomson

Business

Four essential functions for any ambitious finance team

Growing a business involves tricky decisions, the right data and appropriate tools.

09 December 2022 • By Jason Toshack

Tax

When it comes to valuations, make sure the price is right

There are “at least 206” different tax provisions that may require you to determine the value of an asset.

09 December 2022 • By Mark Whittaker and Sally Preston

Business

10 steps to a successful business sale

Perhaps you’re retiring — simply moving on — but some planning and forethought can make all the difference.

02 December 2022 • By Nick Guest

Tax

Why lockdown DPNs put accountants in jeopardy

Tax professionals could find themselves in the firing line if a director becomes personally liable for company debts.

02 December 2022 • By Trevor Withane

Business

Have a plan, stash the phone and join the party people!

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01 December 2022 • By Julia Ewert

Business

Five tips on tailoring life insurance to fit

Accountants who understand risk know that made-to-measure cover underpins all meaningful financial plans.

25 November 2022 • By Matthew Pilcher