Appointments

Grant Thornton appoints former KPMG partner

Recruit heads up “number one priority” of retail and consumer products group.

23 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

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Appointments

‘Dispel doubts about borders’ to bolster skilled migration

Deloitte says the government has to offer pathways to residency and offer certainty about ease of travel.

20 August 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

CA ANZ specifies terms of conduct review

In the wake of the KPMG exam cheating scandal, the professional body encourages submissions from members.

19 August 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

PKF appoints additional equity partner

More than two dozen members receive promotions after “a year of hard work”.

22 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Fake rental property claims punished with $1,500 fine, conviction

Inflated deductions the latest in a string of offences the ATO cites as cautionary tales for would-be tax dodgers.

22 August 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

Sky-high demand for staff ‘the number one problem’

The upcoming job summit needs to address a shortfall of accountants running into thousands a year, says CPA Australia.

19 August 2022 • By Philip King

Technology

Ebonex launches crypto-funded Mastercards

A partnership with the credit company aims to make digital currency available for everyday transactions.

19 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

SMEs feeling the pinch as invoice payment times blow out

Alternative lender says debtors are taking longer to pay as access to finance gets tougher and economic conditions...

19 August 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

Findex hires experienced HR professional

The advisory firm boosts its human resources department by appointing a chief people officer.

19 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Accounting firms named among our best workplaces

Specialists in tax software, advice, services and recruitment were recognised in the annual short list.

18 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Workers put money first with wage rises trailing CPI

ABS data shows professional services faring better than most, but pay increases are now the focus, says Robert Half.

18 August 2022 • By Philip King, Josh Needs

Tax

Small-business debt a key target, ATO reveals

Increasing digitisation and lowering collectible debt are centrepieces of the office’s latest corporate plan.

18 August 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

BDO bolsters its CFO advisory services

Additional partner “will be an invaluable resource to clients”, the firm says.

18 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

ATO needs to improve staff capability, says audit office

Key concerns identified in mainly favourable performance review of tax agent engagement by the office.

17 August 2022 • By Philip King

Super

Younger Australians driving spike in SMSF establishments

The 35–44 age group is the most popular in which to establish an SMSF, according to Class’ latest benchmark report.

17 August 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Retain staff with employee share schemes, SMEs urged

ESS help boost company performance, attract personnel and plan succession strategies, says DMCA advisory.

17 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Assetline Capital recruits sales specialist, joins industry forum

Alternative lender aims to lift profile and expand product range.

17 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Skill shortage turning small businesses into ‘digital laggards’

One-third of businesses point to lack of tech talent as main barrier to growth, says CPA Australia.

16 August 2022 • By Josh Needs