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Staff recruitment stalls among small businesses
Wage rises to attract workers cannot keep up with even larger salaries on offer from the big end of town, Employment...
21 September 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne
Business
Sole traders, contractors ‘should qualify for skills and tech boosts’
21 September 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Cost of commute ‘keeps office workers at home’
21 September 2022 • By Josh Needs
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Appointments
Grant Thornton appoints 15-year staffer as tech chief
The private advisory partner becomes the firm’s national head of technology, media and telecommunications.
21 September 2022 • By Josh Needs
Regulation
Dixon Advisory hit with $7.2 million penalty over SMSF advice
The Federal Court found dozens of breaches of best interest obligations and failures to provide appropriate advice.
20 September 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee
Business
Small business ‘screaming for workers’, says COSBOA chief
With the sector contracting, SME organisation calls for government to take immediate action on labour shortages.
20 September 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
‘Pandemic flexibility and family focus has stuck’
Working life has changed for the better in the wake of the pandemic, says Mazars managing partner Matthew Ashley.
20 September 2022 • By Philip King
Tax
ATO’s interest charges hit highest level in seven years
General and shortfall rate increases this year have outpaced rises by the RBA.
20 September 2022 • By Josh Needs
Regulation
Crypto fest to debate tightening regulations
With 1 million Australians now dabbling in digital assets, experts gather to discuss the issues this weekend on the...
16 September 2022 • By Josh Needs
Technology
Wolters Kluwer practice manager integrates with FeeSynergy Collect
The development will save administrative staff time while improving cash flow, said the firm.
19 September 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Accounting should portray itself as the essential business toolkit
To attract degree students back to the courses, the image of the profession needs to reflect its versatile reality,...
19 September 2022 • By Philip King
Regulation
RBA Governor backs global standard for sustainability reporting
Dr Lowe’s support for the ISSB is a welcome step towards consistent environmental standards, says CPA Australia.
19 September 2022 • By Philip King
Super
‘Common sense’ needed in NALE conversation, says ATO
The ATO wants industry to focus on the big issues with non-arm's length income and expenditure.
19 September 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee
Business
Insolvencies to rise across the region, say GRIP members
The specialist network believes it will be a vital resource when helping cross-border clients.
16 September 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
‘Little to celebrate’ in labour market data
A slight rise in unemployment and fewer accounting job ads last month do not signal an end to the talent drought, says...
16 September 2022 • By Philip King, Josh Needs
Regulation
Greenwashing focus ‘changing the game on ESG’
Companies are increasingly aware that reporting will be mandatory soon, says HLB Mann Judd specialist.
16 September 2022 • By Philip King
Appointments
Whistleblower service Your Call appoints ex-KPMG director as CEO
After 23 years at a big four firm, Lauren Witherdin takes over at the independent provider.
15 September 2022 • By Josh Needs
Regulation
Star report ‘shines light on hostility to internal audits’
Casino bosses played a high-stakes game but they are hardly alone, says professional body.
15 September 2022 • By Philip King
Tax
ATO to quiz professionals over profit allocation arrangements
A dedicated team within the Tax Office will begin contacting those with high-risk arrangements.
15 September 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee
Business
High-flying CEOs know how to land low taxes
Thrill-seeking bosses leave their companies better off, says Deakin Uni study.
15 September 2022 • By Josh Needs
