Business

Workers baulk at CBDs ‘but happy with an office close to home’

The cost and congestion of travelling to a centre makes local micro-offices appealing, says business centre specialist.

23 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Regulation

International tax reform could net annual gains of $220bn

Global governments must embrace the reform to ensure multinational corporations pay taxes where they earn their...

20 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

Tax

ATO talks over agent linking regime end without agreement

A crucial meeting between the tax office and professional associations fails to resolve key points of difference about...

20 January 2023 • By Philip King

Business

9 out of 10 businesses expect skills shortage to be biggest problem

More companies name recruitment as their chief concern in 2023 ahead of inflation and supply chain issues, Ai Group...

20 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Former AFP and ATO investigator joins Kroll’s Melbourne office

The experienced financial crime inspector joins from the firm’s London branch where he oversaw the asset tracing and...

20 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

Tax

ATO figures reveal final 2022 DPN tally

After a slow start in May, the office went up through the gears with director penalty notices.

19 January 2023 • By Philip King

Business

ASIC reports on small business restructuring scheme

The simplified debt restructuring process was largely successful although the number of companies involved was small.

19 January 2023 • By Keeli Cambourne

Regulation

ATO begins ID crackdown on recalcitrant directors

Half-a-million who failed to apply before the deadline will be contacted by the office.

17 January 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Professional bodies demand changes to ATO agent linking process

Six-step method provokes storm of protest on social media and will be “a major headache” for small clients, say...

19 January 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

Airwallex partners with American Express

The Melbourne start-up now offers 60 payment methods and was valued at $5.5 billion late last year.

19 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

William Buck attracts former Deloitte director

The Melbourne recruit will strengthen the firm’s CFO advisory service, it says.

19 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Australian businesses lag in global environmental push

When it comes to the benefits of sustainability, companies put brand recognition and customer satisfaction behind...

19 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Cyber watchdogs ‘in the dark’ about SME hacks

A lack of mandatory reporting for businesses with less than $3 million turnover means Australia knows too little about...

18 January 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Businesses must account for family and domestic violence leave

The additional respite category commences in February with firms warned to prepare for the added classification.

18 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Pessimistic CEOs believe their companies must change or perish

Businesses that fail to transform will be on life support by 2030, PwC survey finds.

18 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Ignition lays off staff as expansion plans stumble

Founder Guy Pearson admits the company made “incorrect assumptions” about its potential for growth.

17 January 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

ASIC commissioner exits before end of term

Sean Hughes accepts a role in the private sector and departs next month.

17 January 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Business owners put cyber security novices in front line

Gen Z is the least aware of online security risks despite being the most digitally literate, a survey finds.

17 January 2023 • By Josh Needs