Business

PwC scandal shows ‘biggest is never best’

The big four’s vast partnerships and profiteering inevitably lead to ethical failures unlike smaller firms, experts...

02 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Tax

ATO reveals small business hit list to combat tax debt

The Tax Office hopes shedding light on its enforcement priorities will improve taxpayer compliance.

29 November 2024 • By Christine Chen

Super

$3m super tax officially abandoned for this year

The government’s plan to increase the tax on superannuation balances over $3 million has officially been abandoned, at...

29 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Winners revealed for Commercial Finance Awards 2024

A total of 20 winners have been announced for the inaugural Commercial Finance Awards, hosted in support by principal...

29 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Dentons’ tax practice welcomes Damien Bourke and team

The firm has announced the appointment of three key positions to its Brisbane office to grow its national tax practice.

29 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Hackers circling Aussie TFNs, HLB Mann Judd cautions

An increase in cyber crime has brought a surge of criminals lodging bogus tax returns on behalf of unsuspecting...

29 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

TASA determination could upend agents’ client lists: Tax Institute

Section 15’s wording could force practitioners to end relationships with big corporate clients over a single entity’s...

28 November 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

SME owners bust small firm myths on pricing and people

Small business owners have no obligation to invest in extensive staffing, processes or pricing to be successful,...

28 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

IGTO launches review into financial abuse in the tax system

The Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman will examine the ATO's identification and management of...

27 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

ATO announces enhancements to client-agent linking

The Tax Office has made several changes to the client-to-agent linking process in response to issues raised by...

27 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

$3m super tax cast into limbo as parliamentary support crumbles

Flaws in Labor’s plan and resistance from crossbench MPs could prevent the Division 296 tax bill from ever becoming...

27 November 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

E-commerce rebounds ahead of peak season on surging global demand

Latest data from Airwallex found international sales rose 80 per cent last quarter as retailers used overseas markets...

27 November 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

70% of female business leaders struggle to obtain funding

Women leading a small business are finding it harder to access funding compared to men, a new Westpac study has...

28 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

November SME pulse records slight downtick: ASBFEO

The Australian business environment has remained well below the long-term average, according to the November Small...

27 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Clarity needed on section 15 and unpaid SG, says NTAA

Clearer guidance is needed on how section 15 of the new code changes will apply where clients have not met their SG...

26 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Government races to end illegal ATO surcharges

Urgent legislation introduced this week will aim to validate billions in historical fees charged by federal agencies...

26 November 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

NSW payroll tax changes safeguard essential GP veteran care

The NSW government has been applauded for amending payroll tax rules to ensure veterans have ongoing access to...

26 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

CPA Australia unveils new ESG micro-credentials

The professional body has launched the first of three new sustainability micro-credentials to support members through...

26 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson