Super

SuperStream issues mean ATO should tread softly: SMSF industry

With the office likely to be “bombarded” with breaches, the SMSF industry hopes it will take an “educative approach”.

17 October 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Technology

Preparation and speedy response key to cyber protection, experts say

Specialists agree each breach is unique, but every business should prepare an emergency plan.

14 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Get advice before it’s too late, CA ANZ warns NSW first home buyers

An annual tax instead of stamp duty might fail to leave consumers better off, the professional body cautions.

14 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Most CEOs expect recession, plan hiring freeze: KPMG

The firm’s annual global survey paints a gloomy prospect for the next 12 months.

14 October 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

Tassie food outlets forced to back pay workers $120,000

FWO raids found almost 150 workers being underpaid by 24 cafes and restaurants across Launceston.

14 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Accountants first line of scam defence, says TPB

Board urges agents to raise client awareness of increasing cyber fraud.

13 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Revenue ‘too reliant on income tax, with or without stage 3 cuts’

Even with the controversial reductions, taxes on individuals will soon reach record levels and Australia needs to...

13 October 2022 • By Philip King

Super

Pay super with wages to end billions in shortfall: ISA

Industry Super Australia says the upcoming budget should mandate the change to end the “unpaid super scourge”.

13 October 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

ASIC outlines key strategies for crypto regulation

The Commissioner also reiterated its stance on cyber attacks and companies that fail to protect personal data.

13 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Widespread use of crypto increases risk of disruption, says RBA

In its latest Financial Stability Review, the central bank says digital currencies have similar hazards to other...

12 October 2022 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Appointments

EY Oceania acquires technology services business

The move comes as the firm is “experiencing unprecedented growth” and demand from clients of its technology services,...

12 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Tax chief refuses to rule out third term

Despite signalling he would leave in 18 months, Chris Jordan could see his digitisation project through to the end of...

12 October 2022 • By David Walker

Regulation

EV take-up by long-distance commuters ‘key to reducing emissions’

As governments target 50 per cent of new car sales to be electric by 2030, report finds the most reluctant buyers...

12 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Tax objections report uncovers strange results, says IGTO

A surprising number of counter-intuitive findings emerge from an inquiry into ATO objections.

12 October 2022 • By Philip King

Tax

Stop tinkering, get cracking on bold tax reform: BDO partner

The government has time on its side when it comes to stage three tax cuts, he said, but should aim for a revamped tax...

11 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

CPA adds two extra directors to take board count to 10

The accounting body’s president was also re-elected and declared an ambition to support members advancing in their...

11 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

COVID kicked ATO objections up a gear

An Inspector-General of Taxation report shows pandemic support measures caused a huge increase in small business...

11 October 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

Optus hack shows data retention needs mandated limit, says CMA

Chief executive says the cyber breach also raises ethical questions about profiting from customer information.

11 October 2022 • By Josh Needs