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CA ANZ names new group executive of advocacy, public, government affairs
The professional accounting body has welcomed the appointment of its new group executive of advocacy, public and government affairs, Damian Ogden.
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Small business restructures: smart solution or ‘flavour of the month’?
Small business restructures have become a popular strategy for SMEs facing insolvency, but restructuring experts believe they’re sometimes not as effective as portrayed...
Why accounting firms are primed to use AI agents in their work
Australia’s accounting sector is emerging as an early adopter of Agentic AI, so how is this working in practice, writes Bart Thomas.
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Regulatory complexity a burden for small businesses, management consultant warns
Complex regulations have a dampening effect on productivity, forcing firms to spend more time on paperwork and less on production, a management consulting COO has said.
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Tax implications differ greatly between member withdrawal and death benefit
There can be significant differences in tax payable depending on whether a benefit paid is a member withdrawal or a death benefit payment, an industry stalwart has warn...
Dext, Airwallex join forces on integrated payment solution
Dext and Airwallex have teamed up to facilitate scalable finance automation with the launch of Dext Payments.
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4 GST fraudsters sentenced in ATO investigation
The Tax Office has revealed the sentencing of an additional four individuals for GST fraud in a recent development of Operation Protego.
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AUSTRAC deputy CEO Katie Miller to open AML Edge 2025
The regulator will provide direct insights on the final tranche 2 AML/CTF rules at the critical compliance conference for legal, accounting, and real estate professionals...
AFSA unveils current personal insolvency trends, insights
Changes in the behaviour of creditors and debtors, coupled with lower unemployment rates, have led to a dramatic drop in the number of personal insolvencies over the last...
Tax Office reports 300% rise in ATO impersonation scams
The end of the financial year means two things: filing a tax return and a rise in opportunistic scams, the ATO has warned.
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Bitcoin offers liquid solution against possible tax liabilities
The cryptocurrency is shaping up to be an asset class that could be advantageous to SMSFs in light of the new super tax legislation.
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Penalty for lawyer with $290k in super contribution failures
A solicitor has been penalised for his failure to pay almost $300,000 in compulsory superannuation contributions for six employees.
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RCSA raises concern over ACT’s ‘backroom tax’
The ACT government’s “stealth move” to lift payroll tax to 8.75 per cent will undermine business, jobs and trust, RCSA has said.
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CA ANZ launches new CA Foundations program
The professional accounting body has unveiled its new CA Foundations program aimed at attracting a more diverse range of aspiring accountants.
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Perks Adelaide names Lisa Pritchard as general manager
The accounting and advisory firm has welcomed the appointment of Lisa Pritchard to its newly created general manager of operations role.
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Australian tax reform: More carrots, less sticks
With productivity enhancement a major goal of the Albanese government, now is the time for competitive, fair, and fit-for-purpose tax reform, writes Tony Merlo.
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Wolters Kluwer unveils new CCH iFirm platform capabilities
Software firm Wolters Kluwer has announced a suite of new capabilities within its CCH iFirm platform.
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An ex-PwC partner’s leadership advice for up-and-comers
With promotion season in full swing, newly-appointed accounting firm partners have been encouraged to be observant, remain resilient and choose to model enthusiasm and po...
MYOB makes power move with banking service debut
The accounting software giant is making a strategic shift into the crowded banking services space with a fresh SME finance feature.
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RBA’s shock rate hold set to ‘cloud’ business sentiment
Small businesses will have to continue holding out for relief from persistent inflation pressures and rising operational costs following the central bank’s surprise int...
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