Regulation

Bank transfers to be name-checked in $100m anti-scam effort

The industry's Scam-Safe Accord will introduce payee confirmation technology and expand biometric checks and...

27 November 2023 • By Christine Chen

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Super

ATO instals system to detect illegal SMSF early access

The first attempt to measure the problem will be able to determine the amounts involved and gather intelligence to...

27 November 2023 • By Keeli Cambourne

Technology

ATO bolsters defences around personal data

Security upgrades this week aim to counter an “unprecedented rise” in identity fraud.

24 November 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

Morrows, William Buck appoint 2 high-fliers

Kellie Stark becomes a principal for the Melbourne firm while William Buck’s Parramatta office recruits a...

24 November 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Another rate raise ‘to put a further 75k mortgages at risk’

If the RBA increases next month, almost one-third of mortgage holders will be stressed by repayments, Roy Morgan says.

23 November 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

ASIC bans director behind $50m Magnolia Group collapse

The bankrupt, who is under travel restrictions, cops a five-year disqualification from managing companies.

23 November 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

‘7 out of 10 internal auditors shun professional bodies’

The Institute of Internal Auditors says standards may be sliding due to membership shortfall.

23 November 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Mackay Goodwin adds R&D, cyber security teams

The insolvency firm branches out with the help of two specialist recruits.

23 November 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

White collar WFH here to stay at peak levels: Seek

Analysis of job adverts shows the ability to work from home at least some of the time has barely receded from its...

22 November 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

Firms ‘fail to recognise migrants’ accounting credentials’

Experienced arrivals “go to waste” because their qualifications are unfamiliar, says a recruitment specialist.

22 November 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Restaurant couple fined $70k for underpaying relatives

Sister and brother-in-law were short-changed $175,000 over four years, court found.

22 November 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Canberra to merge FRC, accounting and audit bodies

A single authority from 2026 will be more efficient and fit for purpose, the Treasurer says.

21 November 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Demand makes accounting firms a seller’s market

Prices have been edging up for quality practices since the pandemic, says broker DMY.

21 November 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

Research platform offers ‘360 degree view’ of legal landscape

Tax professionals will be able to delve deep into up-to-date commentary and cases, Wolters Kluwer says.

21 November 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

BDO, PKF expand footprints with NSW offices

The two top 10 firms grow in Parramatta and Scone respectively, cementing their presence in the state.

21 November 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

$18m cyber package targets ‘biggest fears’ of small business

Digital security check-ups and a recovery assistance program are welcome steps to protect a vulnerable sector, ASBFEO...

21 November 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

Victoria leads steep decline in October job ads

After months of incremental falls, demand for candidates fell away decisively last month, Seek says.

20 November 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

RSM hits FY24 headcount target with raft of appointments

The mid-tier firm says it is also on track to exceed its revenue goal for the year.

20 November 2023 • By Philip King