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Forget astronaut, every child should aspire to be an auditor

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23 September 2022 • By Peter Tower

Regulation

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16 September 2022 • By Carol Chris

Tax

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Tax

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11 September 2022 • By Leigh Adams

Tax

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10 September 2022 • By Robyn Jacobson

Appointments

Where have all the accountants gone?

Everyone knows there’s a shortage, but the reasons become clear after a look at the data.

03 September 2022 • By Julia Thomson

Technology

Look through the fog of fintech risks to silver-lined cloud

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03 September 2022 • By Matt Pancino

Technology

Why risk millions by getting payroll wrong?

Failure to automate and digitise payroll risks non-compliance and even wage theft.

02 September 2022 • By Brian Donn

Regulation

To lure talent, Australia must loosen the visa knots

Attracting skilled migrants has become crucial to accounting, so the process has to improve.

30 August 2022 • By Ainslie van Onselen

Technology

Is it time to make way for robo-accountant?

Industry data shows just how far artificial intelligence is taking over.

30 August 2022 • By Brett Willmot

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29 August 2022 • By Steve Lake

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26 August 2022 • By Hans Morse

Tax

Frustrating reality of ATO overlooked in audit report

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19 August 2022 • By John Jeffreys

Business

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19 August 2022 • By Brian Pillemer

Tax

How Div 7A changes the game for companies and trusts

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12 August 2022 • By Robyn Jacobson

Tax

What becomes of COVID cash when a company winds up?

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12 August 2022 • By Michael Carruthers