Regulation

Robodebt report casts doubt on legality of ATO data exchanges

Royal commission recommends the government check that information sharing with Services Australia is lawful.

10 July 2023 • By Philip King

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Business

Xero reveals $690,000 sustainability fund for small businesses

It said the Xero Beautiful Business Fund has been created to “support the future aspirations of small businesses...

07 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Stampede to AI reined in by questions of trust

As more firms look to use the tools, there are calls for increased awareness of the challenges and risks they can also...

07 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Director banned for failed construction companies owing $20m

ASIC imposes maximum penalty for phoenix activity and deceitful SMSF scheme.

07 July 2023 • By Philip King

Business

MYOB collaborates with business marketplace platform

The association will set a business’s prospective owner on the right path by having the tools to see the intricacies...

07 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Findex expands leadership team with a focus on regional firms

The company revealed 63 per cent of its Australian appointments are outside of metro areas with an even gender split.

10 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Global HR platform releases bookkeeping products

The platform will enable contractors to create and send personal invoices in minutes, says Deel.

06 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Majority of small businesses are seeking cost reductions

As the price of supplies increases, small businesses are struggling in the market, according to the fintech’s...

06 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Nexia Sydney names leadership successor

Andrew Hoffman takes over from long-time managing partner Paul Lenton as the firm moves into a purpose-built office.

07 July 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Incoming PwC Australia chief shuffles C-suite

Email reveals board appointments and the ousting of two top executives close to retirement.

06 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

KordaMentha promotes 12

The firm said the promotions reflect its strategic growth across its real estate advisory practice alongside its...

06 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Qld company penalised over $100k for underpaying almost 90 workers

The FWO found the business had underpaid 87 vulnerable visa holders on farms in Far North Queensland for over a year.

05 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Tech incubator recruits CA ANZ to pitch sessions

Members will get a chance to shape accounting technology in its formative stages, says Early Adopters Hub.

06 July 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Observers welcome RBA pause with economy at 'tipping point'

Wait-and-see decision leaves Australia holding its breath for a soft landing.

05 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Thousands of micro-businesses facing ‘tax debt crisis’

Micro-businesses are facing overwhelming levels of financial stress with the average tax debt sitting around $80,000,...

05 July 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Avoid copying last year’s return, warns ATO

Those with work expenses included in their deductions have been cautioned against copying last year’s return with...

05 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA reveals greatly debated July rate decision

The Reserve Bank has revealed its cash rate decision after its surprise June verdict.

04 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

‘Pivotal’ Plutus Payroll fraud figure jailed for 14 years

Accountant and lawyer Dev Menon abused his position to benefit criminals, NSW Supreme Court hears.

04 July 2023 • By Naomi Neilson