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ATO to take 4 additional DGR registers
If the reform of the deductible gift recipient register passes parliament it will bring four auxiliary lists in line with the 48 already under the Tax Office.
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Former Spotify director selected as Planday’s next CEO
The previous leader left the firm after more than 11 years in charge and its acquisition by Xero.
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Tax industry should take heed of disruptors in other sectors
Innovators who have shaken up their sectors offer surprising insights into how accountants could change, says consultant Rob Pillans.
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Former Google VP joins business management firm
The executive brings more than 20 years of experience to help expand Coupa’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Directors must shoulder responsibility for cyber security
The increasing frequency and scale of digital attacks puts more pressure upon boards to upskill and face the threat, says HLB Mann Judd.
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Hospitality, construction face highest insolvency risk
Pressure on discretionary spending and rising costs are accelerating the risk of insolvency for the food and beverage and construction industries, a credit agency warns.
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Airwallex pushes into Canada on back of rapid growth in Americas
Global payments system spearheads eventual rollout of full product suite.
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ATO confirms update to foreign ownership register
The expanded register includes a renovated online services system for foreign investors and their authorised representatives.
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BDO gives commuting a vote of confidence with landmark lease
Sydney CBD development Parkline Place scores its first tenant as BDO outgrows its existing office space.
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ASIC fails big banks for $550m in customer scam losses
Bank majors told to lift their game after more than 31,700 customers were conned last year.
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Melbourne director jailed for $1m investment fraud
Air-conditioning inventor falsely claimed BHP as a customer to con money from investors.
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CBA faces heavy fines after admitting years of staff underpayments
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) says the bank knew about the wage shortfalls so the offence qualifies as a serious contravention of the Fair Work Act 2009.
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HR chief quits, EY partners told to ‘draw up lists’
Firm repeats a denial that it plans redundancies as senior executive exits “voluntarily” without another job.
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Most employers support four-day week, with SMEs leading the way
More than one-third expect the change in the next five years with flexibility a top priority for staff, according to Robert Half.
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Former chef and insolvency veteran joins Jirsch Sutherland
The appointed principal will focus on the firm’s support to regional areas and the opening of a Gold Coast office.
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Brisbane accountant achieves push-up world record
After performing 3,206 push-ups in an hour, the Evergent founder and chief executive wants to do more.
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EY Australia staff in job cuts firing line
Hundreds could go as a result of the millions spent on failed Project Everest, sources say.
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Wage theft law ‘will do nothing to help underpaid’
Proposed changes to workplace legislation would place an additional burden on business, says Ai Group chief executive.
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Small businesses need hands-on help with cyber security
Firms confront too much information but insufficient practical guidance when it comes to digital lockdown, says COSBOA.
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‘Unnecessary’ RBA rises tip economy towards recession: Deloitte
The firm says bank’s measures will see the fewest construction starts in more than a decade.
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