Business

Positive outlook for M&A in 2024, says HLB Mann Judd

Merger and acquisition activity is expected to pick up this year but it is critical that vendors are well prepared,...

29 January 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Tax

Albanese lays out stage 3 tax cut pivot to ‘benefit all taxpayers’

The changes will affect all income groups but target relief for middle-income earners without fuelling inflation, the...

25 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Government to unveil stage 3 tax cut overhaul

The prime minister is expected to detail revised earnings brackets that deliver greater benefits to low and...

25 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

SME job growth fall ‘a sign of recession-to-come’

The first decline in six months points to challenges ahead for small business, says Employment Hero.

25 January 2024 • By Philip King

Regulation

TASA changes may ‘diminish regulatory regime’, joint bodies warn

Proposed changes to the Code of Professional Conduct are poorly drafted and will create confusion for practitioners,...

25 January 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Mike Baird to join KPMG board as independent director

The firm has enlisted the help of the former NSW premier to shore up governance amid ongoing scrutiny of the sector.

25 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

ICAEW, SAICA members lose TPB registration pathway

The English and South African professional accounting bodies voluntarily surrendered their accreditation with the...

24 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Declining business conditions ‘improve inflation outlook’

NAB’s December survey shows economic growth remains on a downward trajectory, helping to ease the growth of prices and...

24 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Dwindling demand sinks growth expectations

Industry leaders forecast a bleak outlook for 2024 and are making productivity a focus to cope, Ai Group says.

24 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Job anxiety stokes consumer stress levels to 4-year high

Concerns about the cost of living are levelling out but other factors mean all income groups have cut back on...

23 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Small businesses ‘lack disaster plans’ despite floods, cyclones

Recent natural disasters highlight the need to prepare for the worst, ASBFEO says.

23 January 2024 • By Philip King

Regulation

Man sentenced for buying stolen data from criminal website

The search revealed hundreds of compromised credentials purchased from international cyber scam operation Genesis...

23 January 2024 • By Philip King

Appointments

Elmo Software taps Xero managing director for CEO

Joseph Lyons was appointed due to his track record of scaling tech companies and building high-performing teams, Elmo...

23 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Jones lauds anti-scam response after losses drop 60%

The government says its approach is delivering “clear early signs of success” while the ACCC warns of side hustle...

23 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

‘Abysmal’ TPB leaves H&R Block in dark over TASA changes

The country’s largest tax preparer has accused the regulator of doing nothing to clarify the code of conduct revisions...

22 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Inflation, living costs rattle retirement plans

One in two surveyed by State Street are pessimistic about retiring on time, with unexpected expenses after leaving...

22 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

IMF urges Canberra to bite the bullet with tax overhaul

Australia must move away from high income taxes in favour of GST while abolishing breaks for the wealthy, the...

22 January 2024 • By Philip King

Technology

Why finance will welcome fewer systems, but more AI, fraud defence

Software consolidation, automation with a human touch and fortified scam prevention are on this year’s agenda.

19 January 2024 • By Karl Durrance