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Business registers ‘unfit for purpose without reform’
CPA Australia says the decision to bin the Modernising Business Registers Program leaves Australia trailing global...
29 August 2023 • By Philip King, Miranda Brownlee
Business
Failed company directors ‘more likely to run risky personal debt’
28 August 2023 • By Philip King
Business
With an outsourced CFO function, one size fits all
28 August 2023 • By Philip King
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Tax
Structural changes to erode Australia’s tax base: IGR
Structural changes to the economy will change the composition of Australia’s tax base and place pressure on revenue,...
28 August 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee
Technology
‘Accounting AI will always need human oversight’
Accountants seeking to implement AI need to be wary of its limitations, two experts say.
25 August 2023 • By Christine Chen
Business
Poor image, talent mismanagement stunt profession: Xero chief
Xero Australia boss Will Buckley says accountants should focus on more than just numbers to combat negative stereotypes.
25 August 2023 • By Christine Chen
Technology
Ignition secures $US15m loan facility to speed US expansion
The professional services software specialist will develop its platform to make the most of runaway growth in North...
25 August 2023 • By Philip King
Tax
NSW pauses payroll tax audits to consult with GPs
Penalties and interest will also be suspended for 12 months while the government and professional bodies work on a...
25 August 2023 • By Philip King
Technology
One in two firms pins productivity aspirations on AI
Tax firms are optimistic about how artificial intelligence can be used to bring about productivity improvements...
24 August 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee
Business
Young entrepreneurs missing in action: ASBFEO
With the Intergenerational Report due today, the ombudsman finds the small business sector faces its own demographic...
24 August 2023 • By Philip King
Technology
Airwallex, ApprovalMax combine to speed batch payment processing
The two software companies extend their integration to Australia following the recent partnership announcement in the...
24 August 2023 • By Philip King
Regulation
‘Workers lose $850m a year to wage theft despite FWO’
Businesses habitually underpay workers and exploit the FWO’s limited resources, according to the McKell Institute.
23 August 2023 • By Christine Chen
Technology
Xero to unveil raft of enhancements at flagship event
Product updates featuring AI will take centre stage at Xerocon in Sydney.
23 August 2023 • By Philip King
Regulation
‘Architect’ of $105m Plutus Payroll scam jailed for 15 years
Son of former ATO deputy and a key co-conspirator both given lengthy terms for tax fraud.
23 August 2023 • By Naomi Neilson
Regulation
Federal Court dismisses ASIC’s case against liquidator
A Gold Coast liquidator has won a four-year legal battle against the regulator with the Federal Court dismissing...
23 August 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee
Business
Key business metrics take decisive turn for worse: CreditorWatch
Average invoice values have plummeted and the business failure rate is predicted to rise by almost a quarter.
23 August 2023 • By Philip King
Business
Small business restructuring scheme gains momentum: BDO
Small business restructuring appointments have seen a substantial increase in 2023 after a slow initial uptake.
22 August 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee
Tax
File contractor payments on time or raise a red flag, ATO warns
The Tax Office says it will penalise failure to meet the TPAR deadline and use data from the system to expose the...
22 August 2023 • By Philip King
Tax
Court action ‘now ATO’s first resort for non-compliant sole traders’
Thousands of sole traders unwittingly put their family assets at risk, warns Worrells principal.
22 August 2023 • By Philip King
Appointments
Grant Thornton bolsters tax group with 2 partners
Experts in indirect tax and data analytics bring valuable skills to the team, the firm says.
22 August 2023 • By Philip King
