Appointments

First female CEO appointed to Office of Financial Management

The selection comes after her predecessor was nominated by the government to join the International Monetary Fund.

29 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

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Tax

Firm profits allocation guide ‘a very blunt instrument’

PCG 2021/4 resolves the risk issue for just a small sliver of cases, says BDO tax partner.

28 November 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Clients have grown more demanding of accountants: KeyPay

The relationship has gone from transactional to trusted advisory in the face of tough financial conditions.

28 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Small business uneasy over IR bill, calls for more talks

COSBOA says time is needed to understand the full ramifications of the proposed law.

28 November 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

Accountants ‘miss a trick when it comes to sales’

The profession needs to unlearn the notion that public practice is poorly paid, says the head of accounting at Intuit...

28 November 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

Data#3 appoints CFO from engineering company Cardno

Cherie O’Riordan will succeed the retiring Brem Hill in January.

25 November 2022 • By Keonia Swift

Business

Deliveroo quit ‘due to gig economy crackdown’

Business academic claims Labor’s threats to improve worker conditions were behind its exit from Australia.

25 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Xero business index falls due to slowing sales and job growth

The increased cost of living due to inflation has slowed growth but results are still better than one year ago.

25 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Labour demand and jobs growth have peaked: Deloitte

Open borders have spurred the fastest population growth in four years, alleviating skill shortages.

25 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Quiz clients closely on crypto ‘or risk tax pitfalls’

Many fail to understand the compliance implications of trading and transacting digital assets, says crypto software...

24 November 2022 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Regulation

Almost 800k directors could miss ID deadline

Latest figures suggest almost one-third of company directors will fail to apply by the November 30 cutoff.

24 November 2022 • By Keonia Swift, Miranda Brownlee

Business

Salary critical, but culture is key to success

Get the workplace culture right and people will be drawn to you, says BDO’s Janet Daubney.

24 November 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

Planday CEO resigns after more than 11 years

Leader exits after guiding the firm through its acquisition by Xero in mid-2021.

24 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

FRC selects EY partner as next member

Climate and sustainability expert to serve as a member of the Financial Reporting Council.

23 November 2022 • By Keonia Swift

Appointments

Casual Christmas jobs give way to permanent positions: Seek

Seasonal rush to hire temporary workers has been overshadowed by the clamour for full-timers, says recruiter.

23 November 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne

Technology

Aussie automated tech firm partners with Nexia

The deal will provide employees the same access to information whether in the office or working remotely, says the...

23 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

What Labor’s IR bill means for accountants

The aim of “Secure Jobs, Better Pay” is to increase wages but it will also strengthen the hand of unions, says...

23 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Lose trust and it’s a long way back, says CPA Australia

President says it has taken four years of hard work to recover from the Malley affair.

22 November 2022 • By Philip King