Appointments

Tax Institute appoints Todd Want as 2024 president

William Buck’s head of tax says there will be a “renewed focus” on member voices during his term.

22 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Regulation

ACU admits to underpaying 1,100 casual staff $3.6m

But the university denies engaging in wage theft and has said its error was unintentional.

19 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Appointments

Mazars imports senior risk consultant ahead of ESG reporting mandates

Corentin Cachard’s arrival from Paris brings a “proven” record in risk consulting and internal audit, the firm said.

19 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Holiday calm leaves small business ‘adrift in eye of storm’

The spending slowdown shows few signs of easing, COSBOA says.

18 January 2024 • By Philip King

Technology

4 out of 10 overlook expenses, baulk at clunky systems

Workers find recovering outlays involves a stressful, cumbersome process, research finds.

18 January 2024 • By Philip King

Business

Insolvencies ‘off to fast start’ after post-pandemic record in 2023

Less forgiving creditors and a focus on tax debt mean last year’s rising trend looks set to continue, Jirsch...

18 January 2024 • By Philip King

Regulation

Cash courier with hidden $3.6m jailed for 4 years

Perth man had bundles of notes concealed in his home and moved the proceeds of crime, the AFP said.

18 January 2024 • By Philip King

Appointments

CSLR appoints former UniSuper CEO to board

Kevin O’Sullivan will become a founding member of a three-person board when the government’s compensation scheme...

17 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

‘Extreme’ consumer pessimism persists into 2024

Westpac’s index records the weakest January reading since the 1990s recession despite easing rate hike fears.

17 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Technology

‘30% of small business tie-ups with digital marketers end in tears’

Digital platforms have changed the game but too often client and provider talk a different language, research by...

17 January 2024 • By Philip King

Business

Online spending up $200 in ‘strong finish’ to 2023

Businesses should ensure their digital strategies allow them to capitalise on the uptick in consumer confidence,...

17 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Plastic tax could stem ‘waste tsunami’, raise $1.5bn

A think tank paper proposes a $1,300 per tonne levy on over 1 million tonnes of packaging a year.

16 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Cash decline means all change for payment options

SMEs should reassess the payment methods they offer as customers move away from physical currencies, NAB says.

16 January 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

Grant Thornton promotes long-time business adviser to principal

The firm’s private business tax and advisory division refreshes its Brisbane leadership team.

15 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

ASIC bans 2 directors over string of failed companies owing $9m

The decision to disqualify the property developers comes after the watchdog banned their associate in November.

15 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Discounts, lower inflation ‘will drive early retail rebound’

The prospect of lower interest rates means mortgage-stressed 30 to 40-year-olds will rediscover discretionary...

15 January 2024 • By Philip King

Technology

‘Gone in 3 seconds’: all it takes for AI scams to steal your voice

Customers should look out for emerging scams that impersonate trusted sources, create a sense of urgency and prey on...

12 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Advocacy group pushes for tax changes to improve worker shortages

The Institute of Public Affairs has called for the pension work bonus to be expanded with ABS figures indicating that...

12 January 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee