Business

Mining company sues Grant Thornton for $58m

Quantum Graphite says the accounting firm was responsible for a 14-month trading halt on its securities.

06 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

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Appointments

RSM Australia promotes 9 new principals

The firm says human capital is at a premium and will remain an “ongoing challenge”.

06 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Sydney Uni revamps accounting program to include AI

‘Gradual decline’ in enrolment prompts rethink of course components.

05 December 2022 • By Keonia Swift

Business

Beware of buy now pay later Christmas debt trap: CA ANZ

With the payment model increasing in popularity, the association warns debt will catch up with many in the new year.

05 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

ASIC reveals focus areas for end-of-calendar-year reporting

Asset values, provisions, and disclosures are areas singled out for particular attention.

05 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Ignition feature enables on-the-fly changes to scope of work

Adjusting agreements to reflect increased service levels could save the average practice more than $100,000 a year.

05 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Reduce barriers for women, migrants ‘to stem labour shortage’

More accessible childcare and improved migration schemes are critical to greater workforce involvement, say accounting...

02 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

AAT president resigns after 8 months

Coalition appointee will continue to serve as a judge on the Federal Court basis.

02 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Small businesses brace for summertime blues

The sector is worried about how the rising cost of living will impact their holiday season sales, research finds.

02 December 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

Grant Thornton appoints additional Perth partner

The experienced adviser was promoted after over 20 years in the industry.

05 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Tax & Super Australia rebrands to reflect broader base

The 103-year-old not-for-profit organisation says membership now takes in a wide range of finance professionals.

02 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Big winners but some losers in salary versus CPI

More professionals are threatening to move if their salaries fail to keep pace with inflation, research finds.

01 December 2022 • By Keonia Swift

Business

‘Too soon to celebrate’ fall in inflation rate

The headline figure remains high and businesses will struggle with increased costs and slower consumer spending,...

01 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Have yourself an FBT-free Christmas

It’s fine to throw a work party and buy staff presents but give the Cartier watches a miss, say accounting bodies.

01 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Businesses must be financially fit to ward off risks: CreditorWatch

Challenges range from inflation to partner insolvency and there are four ways to dodge disasters, says the agency.

01 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

ABRS extends director ID deadline by 2 weeks

Registrar confirms more than 1 in 4 have yet to apply.

30 November 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

CPI figure out for October

Prices for essentials such as fuel, construction, and fresh produce all increase rapidly.

30 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

First criminal wage theft charges lodged under Victorian act

Action under Victorian state law can result in up to 10 years imprisonment and fines of $1.1 million.

30 November 2022 • By Keonia Swift