Regulation

TPB forces 1,300 PwC staff back to ethics school

Employees are required to complete modules on their ethical obligations, conflicts of interest, confidentiality and...

26 July 2023 • By Christine Chen and Philip King

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Tax

‘Aggressive’ ATO puts directors in front line for tax debts

The ATO has hardened its stance and director penalty notices are now its first resort, according to Tax Assure.

26 July 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

Tax offset ‘to boost computer game industry’

The recently legislated rebate allows eligible companies to offset 30 per cent of development costs against tax.

25 July 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Businesses must plan for rising default rates, insolvency risk

The full impact of rate rises has yet to flow through the economy so now is the time to prepare for the worst, says...

25 July 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Alleged money mule laundered $176k from fraudulent emails

Melbourne man has been charged by an AFP taskforce with chanelling the proceeds of cyber crime.

25 July 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

Cathro recruits fraud, forensic accounting specialist

The firm bolsters its insolvency teams to meet increasing demand.

25 July 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

Government establishes e-invoicing hub to encourage take-up

The launch comes as the government wants businesses to embrace the online invoicing system with 33,000 firms...

24 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

KPMG releases partnership agreement to Senate inquiry

The document sets out rules regarding ethical conduct, confidentiality and “involuntary retirement”.

21 July 2023 • By Philip King

Business

How winning awards bring more than sheen to a career

A trio from Mazars Sydney scooped three top trophies at the recent Australian Accounting Awards and the benefits go...

24 July 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

TPB bans 2 agents over conduct breaches

The investigations resulted in one having their registration terminated and banned from reapplying for 12 months and...

24 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Joint ATO operation smashes $137m fraud and exploitation ring

A two-and-a-half year investigation uncovers cash payments and tax avoidance involving illegal migrants working in the...

24 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Experienced financial planner joins Slipstream coaching team

Brisbane-based boutique firm adds “impressive business leader” to help guide accountants and advisers.

24 July 2023 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

ASIC crackdown claims 8 more SMSF auditors

Five disqualifications and three conditional registrations add to the regulator’s tally of more than 400 actions in...

21 July 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

WA takes GP payroll tax off the table

State Treasurer says most doctors at medical centres “are considered contractors running an independent business”.

21 July 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Associations call for extension of energy incentive

Unless the timeline is extended the incentive risks ‘failing to achieve its objectives’, says COSBOA.

21 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Australia faces ‘deep per capita recession’: Deloitte

After factoring in population growth, economic activity in two years will be at 2021 levels, says the latest Deloitte...

21 July 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

ATO reveals characteristics and behaviours it will focus on

Accountants must make their clients aware of behaviours that will attract the ire of the ATO.

21 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Almost $700k recovered for over 1,000 underpaid workers

FWO inspectors investigated 84 food precincts across Melbourne with 86 per cent found to have breached workplace laws.

20 July 2023 • By Josh Needs