Appointments

William Buck recruits two directors from Fordham Group

With expertise in corporate financial management and property development, the duo join the firm’s business advisory...

28 April 2023 • By Philip King

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Business

False dawn of CPI slowdown conceals dangers for business

Observers urge caution and government action because the latest CPI figure contains as much bad news as good.

27 April 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Inflation eases in year to March

The latest CPI figure is expected to be critical in the RBA’s interest rate decision next week.

26 April 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

Trust tax laws in need of ‘urgent reform’, warns IFPA

The current rules around the taxation of trusts is creating inefficiencies and should be reviewed, according to the...

26 April 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Deloitte sets up dedicated practice to maximise impact of AI

The firm will cut through the hype and help build applications that place it at the cutting edge, it says.

26 April 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

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...

26 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

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.

26 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

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...

24 April 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

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.

24 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

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,...

24 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Hospitality, construction face highest insolvency risk

Pressure on discretionary spending and rising costs are accelerating the risk of insolvency for the food and beverage...

21 April 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Airwallex pushes into Canada on back of rapid growth in Americas

Global payments system spearheads eventual rollout of full product suite.

24 April 2023 • By Philip King

Business

ATO confirms update to foreign ownership register

The expanded register includes a renovated online services system for foreign investors and their authorised...

21 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

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.

21 April 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

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.

21 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Melbourne director jailed for $1m investment fraud

Air-conditioning inventor falsely claimed BHP as a customer to con money from investors.

20 April 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

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...

20 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

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.

20 April 2023 • By Philip King