Business

Cyber hack insurance ‘harder to get’ in wake of Optus scam

Premiums are rising, says HLB Mann Judd specialist, and now price will put insurance against online criminals out of...

05 October 2022 • By Philip King

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Business

RBA announces October cash rate decision

The Reserve Bank has announced its interest rate decision for October as it looks to dampen the surging inflation rate.

04 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Technology

MYOB launches its first cloud-based inventory management software

The company said that two-thirds of businesses are missing a trick by failing to use stock management tools.

05 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Curious, ambitious? Then ‘forget the image and become an auditor’

Offering alternative career paths and talking up the job will help solve the talent shortage, says CA ANZ leader Amir...

03 October 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Nine accountancy firms make Australia’s top 500

Private companies ranked by revenue reveal a sprinkling of the largest tax services professionals.

04 October 2022 • By Philip King

Tax

Accounting bodies welcome Palaszczuk backflip on land tax

Tax professionals unite in condemning Queensland’s “misguided revenue grab”.

03 October 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

Call to adopt EU data regs as Optus reputation dives

Lawyers say tougher penalties are appropriate while the telecom is already paying a huge reputational price.

30 September 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

Insolvency body welcomes ‘overdue’ review of bankruptcy laws

Personal and corporate insolvency regimes should merge to reduce cost and complexity, says ARITA.

04 October 2022 • By Philip King

Technology

Australia reclaims digital rank, but marked down for cyber security

The government should do more to help small businesses adopt technology, says CPA Australia.

04 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

BDO recruits three partners away from rivals

Melbourne and Sydney newcomers bring experience at EY, KPMG and Pitcher Partners.

04 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

ATO’s digital drive has global dimension, says Commissioner

Forum on Tax Administration doubles down on international co-operation in 20th anniversary session in Sydney.

30 September 2022 • By Philip King

Tax

Palaszczuk dumps controversial land tax

The Queensland premier has dropped the land tax revisions that calculate liability by including holdings in other...

30 September 2022 • By Philip King

Business

PwC bumps paid parental leave to 26 weeks

The firm broadens the entitlement so that both parents qualify for the more generous allowance.

03 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Pitcher Partners promotes two experienced staffers

Long-time employees earn elevation to partner and bolster the firm’s corporate finance team.

03 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Dead and resigned directors caught in ID requirement net

Directors have been warned that requirements to obtain a director ID apply to resigned or deceased directors in some...

30 September 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

TPB deregisters tax agent after fraud conviction

The agent gave false information in an attempt to obtain a $1.16 million loan and failed to disclose his sentence to...

30 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Seqwater forced to back-pay staff more than $7m

South-East Queensland water utility has entered an enforceable undertaking with the FWO after short-changing almost...

30 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Auditor Proud Day toasts the profession with tea and cupcakes

It’s a time to reflect on the challenges and embrace a pivotal role in sustainability, say leaders.

29 September 2022 • By Philip King