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

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Regulation

Flood-hit regions inundate AFCA with complaints about insurers

Delays, denials and disputes are running at four times the rate of the previous worst weather event, says complaints...

28 February 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

Tech sounding board aims to nurture practice-ready apps

Early Adopters Hub launches “accelerator” to connect software start-ups with tech-savvy accountants.

28 February 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

Remote working motivates almost 50% to plan a tree change

Two-thirds of employees would look for another job if their boss demanded they return to the office full-time, says HR...

28 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

ATO’s debt recovery campaign hits NSW hardest

Specialists say the worst is yet to come with two-thirds of pandemic debt still outstanding.

28 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Later retirement takes oldies back to living in ’70s

The labour shortage and increased workplace flexibility has seen potential retirees remain in the workforce for...

27 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Small business apps blossom ‘thanks to local developers’

A rich software ecosystem has grown up in just a decade, says Xero chief Will Buckley.

27 February 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Purpose-led businesses believe ESG delivers a competitive edge

Societal expectations and increased regulations such as mandatory reporting will see more businesses forced to set...

27 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

BDO strengthens partnership with three east coast appointments

The additional members bring extensive experience in technology, business services and infrastructure, says the firm.

27 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

ASIC prosecutes 81 for failing to assist liquidators

The regulator is “closely monitoring directors who do not comply with their obligations”.

24 February 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

David Jones, Politix forced to back pay workers over $4 million

More than 7,000 employees have been short-changed and both companies have signed undertakings with the FWO.

24 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

ATO seizes and destroys over $31 million in illicit tobacco

Raids with the police found unlawful crops on 42 acres of regional Victoria.

23 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Accounting job ads rebound in January to rise almost 8%

Tax professionals among the most in demand, bucking a four-month decline.

24 February 2023 • By Philip King

Super

Repeal ‘perverse’ rules that put super at risk, Canberra told

Finance bodies warn taxpayers they may trigger huge penalties under non-arm’s length provisions and urge the...

24 February 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Former accountant gets six years’ jail for $2.8m tax fraud

The court also orders repayment of $2.6 million for false income returns and BAS over three years.

23 February 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Jones appoints specialist digital exec to lead MBR review

A previous Service NSW head has been tasked with assessing the business registers project.

24 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Key small business indicators slip into critical zone

Sales, jobs, wages and waiting time for payments all went into reverse during January, the latest Xero data shows.

23 February 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Nine in 10 bosses help staff battle cost of living

Financial and non-financial support is being offered to struggling employees, says recruitment firm Robert Half.

24 February 2023 • By Josh Needs