Business

Government ‘unfairly’ refuses to refund on-hold debts paid to ATO

The Greens say the government has “shafted” the taxpayers who complied with the Tax Office's controversial campaign.

27 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Super

Family trust elections in ATO sights

The ATO is “cracking down” on family trust elections, warns a leading legal specialist.

26 June 2024 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

Consultant boom threatens accounting sector, expert says

The Benchmarking Group says consultants are filling the demand for advisory work and presenting a more attractive...

26 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Technology

Digitisation a boon for productivity in cost-of-living crisis: MYOB

A survey by the accounting software company has found that 40 per cent of SMEs that digitised more operations in the...

25 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

ATO whistleblower prosecution to have ‘chilling effect’

The Human Rights Law Centre says the government must strengthen protections in the wake of Richard Boyle’s failed...

25 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Hasty lodgers twice as likely to make mistakes, ATO warns

The Tax Office is warning taxpayers against rushing to lodge their tax returns on 1 July.

25 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Eastern states drive fall in job postings

As job ads fall, every industry is experiencing more applications compared to last year, SEEK data has shown.

24 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

PKF Melbourne banned from expert reports after ASIC probe

The firm has been barred from the service pending a review of its conflict of interest management and documentation...

24 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

How to diversify from tax to management accounting

Doing break-even analysis for SME clients could enable accountants to operate in management accounting, according to a...

24 June 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Leading professionals recognised at Australian Accounting Awards 2024

Accountants, auditors, bookkeepers, and rising stars were among those declared winners at this year’s awards.

20 June 2024 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Regulation

Client-agent linking has stopped identity fraud: ATO

The Tax Office claims the process has been successful in stopping criminals from compromising agents’ client lists.

21 June 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

ATO ‘hell bent’ on chasing down $34bn in small business debts

Insolvency professionals warn the Tax Office is using DPNs and legal action to take a “far more aggressive” recovery...

21 June 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Caseware Australia launches AI digital assistant

The new tech product utilises the power of AI to enhance workflows in the accounting and audit space.

21 June 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

Ex-ABC general counsel to join BDO board as independent director

Connie Carnabuci will help evaluate governance structures amid heightened scrutiny of professional services firms.

20 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Technology

Ditch ‘error-prone’, insecure invoicing methods, says ASBFEO

Switching to e-invoicing cuts cyber risks and improves payment times, the small business ombudsman says.

20 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Government urged to fast-track visas for migrant accountants

Firms are struggling to hire enough local workers to meet demand caused by insolvencies and reporting requirements,...

20 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Consumer pullback fuels record insolvency wave: CreditorWatch

The long-awaited cut in spending has arrived and is hitting energy, education and mining businesses the hardest.

20 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

NSW to rebate payroll tax, waive debts in $189m GP bulk-billing push

The Australian-first initiative is expected to end the uncertainty for contractor doctors and make appointments...

19 June 2024 • By Christine Chen