Business

Coalition continues push to make instant asset write-off permanent

A Senate report has recommended the bill to implement the $20,000 instant asset write-off measure be passed in its...

06 August 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Business

PwC CEO’s secret $1.2m payment sparks fresh ethics concerns

Kevin Burrowes has been accused of “serving two masters” and concealing the lucrative salary he receives from PwC...

05 August 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

ATO underscores focus on withholding tax obligations

The Tax Office has reminded taxpayers of withholding tax obligations that may apply with certain payments to...

05 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Over 500 accountants register for SME Bootcamp 2024

The free bootcamp, targeted at both accountants and finance brokers for the first time, has drawn considerable...

02 August 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Submissions open for Women in Finance Awards 2024

Accountants Daily is now accepting nominations and submissions for the Women in Finance Awards, to be held in November...

01 August 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Small accounting practices ‘underselling themselves’ with pricing

Recent research around the pricing of accounting services has revealed opportunities for firms to revise their...

02 August 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Vestey Trust promoter banned from managing companies

ASIC has disqualified a Sydney-based solicitor for 18 months for her involvement in the failure of two companies that...

02 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

ASBFEO’s small business indicator reveals decline in conditions

The Australian small business environment has fallen well below the long-term average, according to the Australian...

02 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Tax industry claims partial victory against government’s code changes

Practitioners and professional bodies have vowed to keep the pressure on authorities to fix broad provisions around...

02 August 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Minister Jones postpones start date for code changes

The Assistant Treasurer has announced the government will give accounting firms with less than 100 employees until 1...

01 August 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

ATO provides clarity on section 99B in new draft guidance

The ATO’s guidance has clarified its approach to section 99B but may require beneficiaries to provide more extensive...

01 August 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Moore Australia reaches ‘RTE’ CA ANZ status

The accounting network has achieved ‘recognised training employer’ status under the CA ANZ employer alliance program.

01 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Coalition would reverse Div 296 tax: Howarth

The Coalition would reverse the proposed Division 296 tax if it won the next election, says shadow assistant treasurer...

01 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Accountants spared from loan certification: CPA Australia

A change to the Banking Code of Practice will prevent members of the Australian Banking Association from requesting...

01 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Melbourne accountant convicted for falsifying signatures on audit documents

A Melbourne accountant has been fined $20,000 and sentenced to a 70-hour community correction order for falsifying the...

31 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

SMC urges government to ‘safeguard’ Australian super

Using super for house deposits will lead to a spike in property prices and upward pressure on rental payments,...

31 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Greens MP demands answers on code changes amid Treasury silence

In a letter, Max Chandler-Mather has backed practitioners’ calls for clarity on contentious new rules set to start on...

31 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

ATO gives taxpayers green light to lodge returns

Taxpayers should check their details are up to date and revise rules for deductions before lodging, the Tax Office has...

31 July 2024 • By Christine Chen