Business

Small business increasingly ‘vulnerable to cyber attacks’: COSBOA

The risk of cyber attacks is growing for small businesses with four in 10 having experienced an attack already, a...

05 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Tax

Rising living costs impacting businesses and employees at EOFY

Almost 30 per cent of Australians are looking to save money by doing their own tax return, research reveals.

02 June 2023 • By Jack Campbell

Business

International accounting and law bodies announce MoU

The agreement will expand the cooperation between the two with a focus on improving anti-corruption efforts.

02 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

EY promotes record number of women to partner

The Australian branch of the firm has promoted 53 women to partner and has made 29 direct appointments.

02 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

BHP admits to $430 million underpayment

Approximately 28,500 current and former employees have been affected by the payment error.

01 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Accountancy firms to increase salaries across FY2023–24: Hays

The recruitment company said 96 per cent of accounting firm employers plan to increase salaries.

02 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

TPB has no plan to suspend PwC despite leaks

It comes as leaders of the tax agent regulator fronted the Senate Economics Legislation Committee and revealed it had...

01 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

April CPI rise does not tell the whole story: ABS

The latest figures revealed an increase of 6.8 per cent in the year to April but the Bureau of Statistics says the...

01 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

KPMG partners with Microsoft to launch digital ESG tracker

The Circularity Tracker will help automate data collection and provide greater depth of tracking and comparison for...

01 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Why a new approach to remuneration may be necessary

Almost 60 per cent of businesses base remuneration decisions on individual or company performance, which Robert Half...

01 June 2023 • By Jack Campbell

Business

PwC to publish independent report in full

The action comes as the firm stood down nine partners and faces pressure to reveal the names of all 53 partners...

31 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

NSW government secures record fine against specialty retailer

The fashion company with more than 1,100 stores across Australia pleaded guilty to 324 offences of long service leave...

31 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

ATO acts against foreign worker exploitation

The multi-agency operation found documents that allegedly showed the employment of unlawful non-citizens.

31 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Are young workers facing a ‘resilience crisis’?

Young workers are facing lower levels of resilience, highlighting a need for support.

31 May 2023 • By Jack Campbell

Business

Businesses must upskill to overcome economic slowdown

Firms looking to reduce their education budgets should re-evaluate as training staff will help organisations overcome...

30 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Small firms need cost relief as the effects of COVID-19 remain: COSBOA

Rising costs, skills shortages, and reduced discretionary spending by consumers are the top challenges impacting small...

30 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Federal government reveals organisation appointments

It will see a merit-based recruitment process commence for one commission head.

30 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Contemporary products to provide advanced capabilities for accountants

The SMSF and personal finance platforms will allow accountants to supply greater analysis to their clients.

30 May 2023 • By Phillip King and Josh Needs