Appointments

Xero appoints former Google VP as chief product officer

Diya Jolly takes over from Anna Curzon, who has taken leave from the company due to personal and family health reasons.

06 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Business

Today, half of Grant Thornton’s tax department has other plans

The firm has just begun a pioneering trial of nine-day fortnights that threatens to overturn the conventional work week.

03 March 2023 • By Philip King

Business

House building approvals slump to decade low

UPDATED: ABS figures for January show huge falls in residential and non-residential construction.

02 March 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

Perth RSM partner appointed to chair of Asia-Pacific

An experienced member of the firm’s international board moves into regional role.

03 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

CreditorWatch launches receivables management system

The Collect tool will enable businesses to stay on top of cash flow and get paid faster, it says.

02 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Mackay Goodwin pioneer AI ‘saves 30% of staff time’

Bespoke robotic process software can do a BAS in minutes and liberates staff for more valuable work, the firm says.

02 March 2023 • By Philip King

Super

Super tax increase ‘raises retrospective CGT issues’

Labor’s move to double tax on balance earnings above $3 million throws up a problem with unrealised capital gains.

02 March 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

Grant Thornton overhauls tax team leadership

A change at the national managing partner for tax position has seen reappointments throughout the business.

02 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

GDP grows but slows, while inflation edges lower

UPDATED: The latest figures from the ABS reveal economic growth last year and show inflation coming off its peak.

01 March 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Ignition invites entries for global women in accounting awards

Now in its sixth year, the awards recognise 50 at the forefront of the tax profession.

01 March 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

ATO tightens GST assurance on top 1,000 companies

An analytical tool cross-checks BAS against audit outcomes to ensure the correct amount is paid.

02 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Super

Super tax singles out small group who played by the rules: CA ANZ

Labor’s decision to double the tax on super balances above $3 million moves the goalposts yet again, the body says.

01 March 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

Businesses to be protected by greater cyber security investment

Enhancing national regulatory frameworks and improving cooperation across both the private and public sectors will be...

01 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Empower women with financial literacy, Tesla chair urges

Robyn Denholm makes a call to arms during a panel discussion ahead of International Women’s Day.

01 March 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

Government doubles tax on super balances above $3m

Just 80,000 will be hit by the impost which “does not change the fundamentals of the system”.

28 February 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Retailers must hang tight through a tough 2023, says Deloitte

Tight economic conditions will hit discretionary spending but there is light at the end of the tunnel, it says.

01 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

ASIC launches greenwashing court action against Mercer

The first legal case comes after the regulator issued over $140,000 infringement notices for greenwashing last year.

28 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Super

ATO releases record $573m in super on compassionate grounds

The bulk of applicants needed medical treatment for acute, chronic or life-threatening illnesses, the Tax Office says.

28 February 2023 • By Josh Needs