Business

Strong jobs growth of 64k powers past estimates

Unemployment held at 4.1 per cent and the participation rate reached a record high.

18 October 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Technology

Technology critical to resolving business pressures, accountants told

Small business owners need to place their trust in technology to help relieve the pressures from the current economic...

17 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CPA Australia adds first Territorian to director board

The professional body has welcomed former Northern Territory auditor-general and former Deloitte partner Julie Crisp...

17 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Australian businesses lack confidence in cyber security: RSM research

Australian businesses are less equipped to respond to cyber attacks compared with their global counterparts, RSM...

17 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

How women can build a personal ‘advisory board’

Building a network of mentors and coaches with varied skill sets could help women achieve their career goals,...

17 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Inquiry raises concerns about ‘systemic misuse of accountants’ certificates’

Senators want to see sanctions applied to accountants previously reported to ASIC over the misclassification of...

16 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Push to expand small business definition hits roadblock

Industry leaders believe the current 15-employee threshold causes red tape and compliance costs for enterprises.

16 October 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Loan rejections surge for struggling SMEs

The latest data from Banjo has revealed a sharp increase in denied applications and deteriorating sector performance.

16 October 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Finalists revealed for Commercial Finance Awards 2024

The Adviser is pleased to announce the finalists for its first-ever Commercial Finance Awards in 2024.

16 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SME digital platform disputes up 86%: ASBFEO

The ombudsman has called for big tech platforms to provide more efficient support for SMEs following a significant...

16 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Cost-of-living pressures spark side hustle motivation: SBLA

Over half of Australians are considering starting a small business or side hustle in the next five years to bolster...

15 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Finalists unveiled for Rising Stars Awards 2024

More than 90 finalists have been selected for the brand-new Rising Stars Awards.

15 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CA ANZ submission raises concerns with proposed AI guardrails

The professional body says the lack of clarity surrounding the definitions of ‘deployer’ and ‘end user' could have...

15 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Aussies tired of ‘dodgy tax criminals’, warns ATO

The Tax Office has revealed that 250,000 tip-offs have been received about tax avoidance and dishonest behaviours...

15 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CA ANZ pushes for director, president pay rises

The body has asked members to approve a $50,000 increase to the fee pool at its AGM after a failed attempt in 2022.

14 October 2024 • By Christine Chen

Super

Regulation of clearing houses missing in payday super design, warns BDO

The proposed design of payday super will see businesses hit with super guarantee charges due to factors entirely...

14 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

Lawyer-turned-insolvency accountant joins Jirsch Sutherland

New senior manager Luka Pilipovic has said his dual qualifications are “ideal” for tackling complex insolvency issues.

14 October 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Phoenix Taskforce claws back $99m in FY24

The ATO-led taskforce has recovered $2.45 billion from illegal tax evasion schemes since 2014.

14 October 2024 • By Christine Chen