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Monash Uni loses appeal to rewrite staff agreements, dodge $9m bill
UPDATED: The university wanted to classify all student consultations within a week of lectures and tutorials as unpaid “associated work” for its casual academic staff...
Scrap ‘problematic’ accountants’ certificates, Canberra told
The documents are no longer fit for purpose and create increased litigation risk for accountants, three professional bodies caution.
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Torrent of disapproval greets CA ANZ finances
Social media comments range from accusations the body is failing to live “within its means” to allegations that executives rewarded themselves with pay rises while sh...
‘Covid changed merger dynamics, tech has become a wildcard’
The big players are long gone together with acquisitions for the sake of it, says one specialist, but AI could be a driving force behind future M&A.
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Software overload means most CFOs stick to manual processes
With some finance leaders juggling over 50 different tools, technology is leaving them overwhelmed and ill-equipped to lead their teams through uncertain times.
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ATO steps up data-matching to snare late super payments
STP 2 and more sophisticated software enables the Tax Office to monitor payments quarter by quarter, a technical expert cautions.
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CPA Australia appoints president, shakes up board
Veteran academic and board director Dale Pinto succeeds Merran Kelsall.
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Experts call for rate cut after RBA decision
“A rate decrease would be a welcome Christmas present,” said one expert.
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Voice can enhance accounting profession, talent pool: CA ANZ
CA ANZ is the only accounting body to publicly support the Yes vote for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
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AAT decision overturns ATO ruling on trusts and Div 7A
Thousands of trusts have fallen into line with the Tax Office’s position that an unpaid present entitlement to a company constitutes a loan.
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Bullock brings steady hand to debut as RBA governor
Economic uncertainty persists but the RBA believes inflation will continue on a downward trend.
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Draft law for $3 million super tax reveals exemption details
The additional tax on large balances contains provisions for child recipients, structured settlements and deceased members.
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Online lodgement deferral system a hit with users, ATO says
All applications must now been done via the office website and most agents had already switched over prior to the deadline.
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SMSFA urges government to remove active member test
Residency of a fund should be determined on the same principles as all other entities for income tax purposes, the body says.
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Tech, skills boosts contain sting in tail for shareholders
The 20 per cent bonus deductions reduce the tax liability for a small business but can mean dividends arrive less than fully franked, tax specialist says.
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Listen and be curious: how to help clients from different cultures
Asking questions and listening are paramount to servicing clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, according to an executive.
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ATO raises $40m from crackdown on sales suppression tools
Retail and hospitality businesses using the technology should give themselves up or face the consequences, it says.
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‘Expand FBT break to EV chargers, solar panels, batteries’
Removing upfront costs of switching from petrol to electric could increase EV take-up, says management consultant.
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Financial controls ‘best defence for unfair fight with cyber crimes’
As digital outlaws become more sophisticated, controls that detect and prevent unauthorised activity can put businesses on the offensive, says Eftsure.
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Revenue to slump 12% in gloomy outlook for retailers
Data from Airwallex and the ABS show shoppers slashing spending ahead of the holiday period.
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