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Tax
ATO adds PAYGW prefill to activity statements
In the 2023–24 financial year, 3,000 employers will also be randomly selected to receive reminders regarding the...
13 April 2023 • By Josh Needs
Tax
Accountants must alert clients to LMITO, remind them who to blame
12 April 2023 • By Josh Needs
Appointments
Four-day weeks ‘just a matter of time’, most professionals think
12 April 2023 • By Philip King
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Regulation
Taskforce seizes $28m in illegally grown tobacco
Retailers warn of declining sales and a potential budget hole as expensive tobacco products drive buyers towards...
12 April 2023 • By Josh Needs
Appointments
Former KPMG director joins BDO
The firm bolsters its risk expertise team as businesses increasingly seek assistance with tougher conditions.
12 April 2023 • By Josh Needs
Technology
Latitude rebuffs ransom demand from cyber criminals
The finance group says paying up would encourage further extortion attempts.
11 April 2023 • By Philip King
Business
KPMG expands environmental award for start-ups
Five finalists will get $250,000 worth of KPMG services with the winner receiving a $100,000 prize.
11 April 2023 • By Josh Needs
Appointments
KordaMentha appoints forensic, cyber security specialists
Both partners have over 20 years’ experience in the industry and previously worked for big four accounting firms.
11 April 2023 • By Josh Needs
Business
May budget ‘must deliver for imperilled small business’
The sector deserves star billing as it faces a fresh set of challenges, says Gavan Ord of CPA Australia.
11 April 2023 • By Philip King
Super
SMSF body develops excess member balance tax calculator
Debate continues around the calculation method for the government’s proposed tax on accounts exceeding $3 million, but...
11 April 2023 • By Keeli Cambourne
Business
Potential downturn ‘could be fatal for one-third of SMEs’
A recession could be a knockout blow for businesses rebounding from the pandemic, says a research firm.
11 April 2023 • By Josh Needs
Regulation
Limited licence advisers ‘an endangered species’
Numbers will drop into double digits this year, according to Adviser Ratings.
11 April 2023 • By Jessica Penny
Regulation
ASIC sues Auto & General alleging unfair contracts
The regulator says a requirement by the insurer imposes an “unclear obligation” that could “mislead or confuse”.
06 April 2023 • By Philip King
Regulation
For some, greenhushing means it’s all quiet on the climate front
As ASIC and the ACCC enforce stricter guidelines around greenwashing, many businesses are backtracking on...
06 April 2023 • By Josh Needs
Technology
BGL supplies simple SMSF reporting with accountantsGPS integration
The collaboration will provide clients with a comprehensive analysis of a fund’s compliance and financial situation,...
06 April 2023 • By Josh Needs
Business
RBA decision ‘welcome relief’, say experts
The first rate pause after a year of increases will give the bank time to assess the full effect of previous rises.
05 April 2023 • By Josh Needs
Tax
ATO calls on accountants to ensure smooth FBT returns
As the lodgment date looms, the Tax Office delivers an A to Z on FBT.
05 April 2023 • By Josh Needs
Regulation
Insolvent financial firms put $692m of claims in limbo, AFCA reveals
The compensation scheme of last resort will be crucial for almost 5,000 complaints on hold due to company wind-ups.
05 April 2023 • By Philip King
Business
RBA reveals landmark April interest rate decision
The RBA has announced its cash rate decision following consecutive rate rises to start the year.
04 April 2023 • By Josh Needs
Appointments
William Buck fast-tracks audit specialist to director
The firm’s Victorian branch boosts its team in a complex area during “challenging times”.
06 April 2023 • By Philip King