Insight

Business

Can accountants break the 9-to-5 office habit?

Flexible work patterns have clear advantages — even for a profession that clings to tradition.

22 July 2022 • By Sonia Gibson

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Regional accountancies should corporatise to attract talent

Partnerships are financially unviable for people in the early stages of their career.

24 June 2022 • By Jose Alguera-Lara

Tax

Help! My client has received an ATO letter about crypto trading

With digital currencies in the spotlight again this year, it’s vital to know the tax-time options.

24 June 2022 • By Danny Talwar

Super

Make investments for art’s sake

It’s time to change the restrictive rules governing super and artworks.

17 June 2022 • By Michael Fox

Business

One organisation, too many finance departments?

Standardising back-end processes allows tighter intercompany accounting and boosts cash flow.

17 June 2022 • By Claudia Pirko

Appointments

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10 June 2022 • By Barbara Selmer Hansen

Tax

The tax leftovers Labor must digest

Lapsed bills and policy loose ends mean the new government has a lot on its plate.

10 June 2022 • By Robyn Jacobson

Super

Does crypto belong in an SMSF?

Digital currencies are an asset class where professional advice is essential.

03 June 2022 • By Craig Hobart

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A turning point for transfer pricing?

Global crises and uncertainty have shaken up attitudes on related party transactions.

03 June 2022 • By Sharan Samra

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Trust vesting case casts shadow over ATO ruling

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Why accounting adds up for women

The profession has become increasingly attractive to women, but gender imbalances remain.

27 May 2022 • By Francesca Deery

Tax

Are trust disclaimers finished, post Carter?

An important recent case has implications for income tax assessments of trust beneficiaries.

20 May 2022 • By Richard Bobb

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6 steps to a successful accounting or bookkeeping business

If you are attracted by the prospect of setting up on your own, then bear in mind a few fundamentals.

20 May 2022 • By Sharon Crombie