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

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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

Business

Indigenous businesses to access PwC expertise

Firms such as BlackCard can receive support that they “never thought was possible” to achieve growth.

10 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Melbourne accountants convicted for falsifying documents

The brothers were sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to faking forms in an attempt to obtain bank loans.

10 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Government changes data regulations in light of Optus breach

The alterations are designed to 'improve consumer protection' for those whose data was recently compromised, says the...

10 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

HLB Mann Judd promotes 11 employees

The appointments across its Melbourne, Sydney and Fiji-based practices reflect recent growth, said the firm.

10 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Finalists revealed for Women in Finance Awards 2022

Almost 250 women from across the financial services industry are set to battle it out at the Women in Finance Awards...

07 October 2022 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

Accountants ‘should be on high alert for cyber threats’

Boost self-defence measures and awareness in the wake of the Optus data breach, say digital security experts.

07 October 2022 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Appointments

‘Out of touch’ skills report takes accountants off shortage list

Professional bodies urge government to ignore NSC findings in finalising migrant program.

07 October 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

Sydney accountant sentenced to six years’ jail

Tax agent claimed almost $800,000 through fraudulent returns using clients’ names.

07 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Ratio Partners merges with Hayes Knight

The two combine in an expanded Sydney office to offer a broader range of specialties.

07 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Two-thirds of directors drag feet on ID numbers

With two months to the deadline, most company directors have yet to apply for their identifier and many remain...

06 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Deloitte aims to guarantee talent supply with undergrad program

Joint venture with Adelaide University offers work experience to broad range of undergraduates.

06 October 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne

Appointments

PwC selects former Treasury exec as chief economist

The appointment will provide a “rare skill set and deep experience” to help clients, says chief executive.

06 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Ignition launches CPD course for accounting professionals

The program is a “great way to upskill” amid the current labour shortage, according to the firm’s head of APAC.

06 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA rate rise prioritises ‘wait and see’ approach

An increase of 25 bps leaves room to assess string of recent rises, says the bank.

05 October 2022 • By Josh Needs