Tax

ATO turns up the heat on holiday home deductions

Accountants must ask all the right questions about what clients really do with their summer houses.

10 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Appointments

KordaMentha recruits four forensic specialists

The firm says demand for independent anti-money laundering and financial crime experts is soaring.

13 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Futrli sees prediction tech as driver of advisory services

The Sage-owned prediction modelling software provider believes prediction technology is the perfect catalyst for new...

13 February 2023 • By James Mitchell

Appointments

FYI appoints experienced IT professional to C-suite

The chief operating officer of Frisk moves to oversee operations at the document management and process automation firm.

10 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Faster payments for SMEs spur Stripe, Xero partnership

Expanded integration aims to help small businesses manage cash flow as costs rise.

09 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Be brave about advice reform, Canberra told

UPDATED: Accounting bodies welcomed the “bold recommendations” in the Quality of Advice Final Report yesterday and...

09 February 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Bankruptcies ‘to triple if history repeats itself’

Personal insolvencies moved in lock-step with rate rises during previous crises and that points to a huge increase...

09 February 2023 • By Philip King

Business

RSM Australia lions roar in Chinese Year of the Rabbit

A cultural production hosted by the firm’s Perth office was embraced by hundreds of employees and their families to...

09 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

One of ‘top 100 most influential women’ joins CA ANZ board

The New Zealand company director and government adviser will provide a wealth of additional experience, says the...

09 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Getting advice from accountants will be easier: QAR final report

But it finds no reason to exclude accountants from the regulatory framework.

08 February 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

KPMG acquires Adelaide SAP firm Think180

The agreement adds 30 people to the firm’s existing SAP team furthering its capabilities.

08 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA rate increase driven by high December CPI

UPDATED: Economists say the bank wants to see “sustained evidence of a cooling economy” before pressing pause.

08 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

ATO cracks down on international money moves into Australia

Taxpayers should plan carefully when bringing funds into the country to avoid suspicion, says tax specialist.

08 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Specialist forum aims to help accountants get quick answers

Online site sets up a resource for tax professionals to connect with their peers and share expertise.

08 February 2023 • By Philip King

Business

RBA reveals first interest rate decision for the year

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its decision on the cash rate following a significant annual increase in...

07 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Wesfarmers’ subsidiaries to back pay over $4.8m

Nine ancillary firms have entered into an enforceable undertaking after underpaying more than 3,400 employees.

07 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

CA ANZ students now qualify for fee assistance scheme

The body’s graduate diploma courses have been recognised under the Fee-Help program, which subsidises study loans.

07 February 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

Does ChatGPT have any of the answers for accounting?

Bot and AI systems should be exploited by practices to improve efficiency, say experts.

07 February 2023 • By Josh Needs