Business

Start-up grant program a ‘golden chance for accountants’

A $392 million program aiming to help small business commercialise ideas allows public practices to extend their...

04 December 2023 • By Philip King

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Tax

Why cyber security keeps Jordan awake at night

After a decade of rapid change at the ATO, the Commissioner recommits to a digital vision but admits there are...

01 December 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Small business ‘will be sent bust by flawed IR bill’

The complex legislation has become the number one threat to the sector, COSBOA says.

01 December 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Inflation cools in wake of rent, energy subsidies

Changes to housing, food, non-alcoholic beverages and transport prices meant inflation slowed down to 4.9 per cent...

29 November 2023 • By Christine Chen

Business

RBA rate decision in balance despite slower inflation

The latest CPI figures have left economists divided over the bank’s next course of action.

30 November 2023 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Victoria to hand back $7m in unlawful EV taxes

Treasurer Tim Pallas says the High Court decision outlawing the levy will “totally recast” the way the state raises...

30 November 2023 • By Christine Chen

Super

Inflation ‘forces pushback of retirement plans’

Attitudes have changed over the past 12 months, survey finds, with most expecting to need more savings.

30 November 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

Most pay rises next year ‘will fail to match CPI’

The premium for changing jobs is falling and staff are becoming more risk-averse, recruiter says.

30 November 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

ATO slams brakes on debts campaign in face of backlash

Frustrated tax agents complained of letters about on-hold tax debts of just a few cents that were a waste of time to...

29 November 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Black Friday? Cafes, restaurants charge towards black hole

Retail is enjoying a sales-driven reprieve but no such luck for hospitality, with record numbers leaving or going bust.

29 November 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Payroll staff on wanted list over holiday period

Contract workers with financial skills will be in high demand as annual leave bites, recruiter says.

29 November 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

TaxLeopard hunts down rival Airtax to feed expansion plan

The tax app for freelancers and contractors has made its first acquisition since launching last year, buying a...

29 November 2023 • By Christine Chen

Companies

CA ANZ fines PwC $50k, imposes reporting regime

It shows the body is committed to upholding the “highest standards of professional ethics”, CEO says.

29 November 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

Grant Thornton helps Booktopia reach the top shelf

Online book retailer installs autonomous robot distribution centre with help from mid-tier consulting team.

28 November 2023 • By Philip King

Business

ATO slips from top spot in public trust ranking

Process and outcome-related complaints were cited as reasons for a decline in trust and satisfaction in the Tax Office...

28 November 2023 • By Christine Chen

Technology

Bookkeepers, accounts clerks will lose 40% of tasks to AI

Traditional accounting roles will be among the white-collar jobs most impacted by the technology, research shows.

28 November 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

8 Malaysians arrested over alleged myGov phishing kits

An international operation found templates and scripts mimicking government websites were allegedly being offered to...

28 November 2023 • By Philip King

Super

When NALI punishment goes way beyond the crime

The treatment of non-arm’s length income transgressions in SMSFs need to factor in the heavy penalties, says one...

28 November 2023 • By Keeli Cambourne