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Technology
ATO ‘hit by 3m cyber attacks a month’
Second Commissioner says criminals are getting smarter about identity theft and the tax infrastructure is vulnerable.
20 October 2022 • By Philip King
Business
ASX 100 outperforms top globals on ESG, says KPMG
21 October 2022 • By Josh Needs
Tax
Slug on high-income earners a budget option: H&R Block
20 October 2022 • By Josh Needs
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Regulation
Government ramps up director ID campaign as deadline looms
The Albanese government steps in with a publicity campaign after figures revealed only one-third of directors have...
20 October 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee
Business
Small business will rely on ‘most important budget in a decade’
Vital that government supports the sector with a range of reforms, says COSBOA.
20 October 2022 • By Josh Needs
Tax
Politicians damned for ‘dumb’ attempts at tax reform
Australia is saddled with an overcomplex system that punishes families, former ATO lieutenant says.
20 October 2022 • By Philip King
Business
‘It went over the top of the sandbags — water got in regardless’
Accountant in flood-stricken Victoria battles to help community despite inundated office.
19 October 2022 • By Josh Needs and Philip King
Business
Debt crusade means more DPNs on the way, says BDO
The ATO will accelerate its mail-out of director penalty notices in an attempt to reduce the huge amount owed by small...
19 October 2022 • By Malavika Santhebennur
Regulation
Takeaway faces $250,000 fine over child labour laws
Allegations include failure to obtain a permit, shifts exceeding six hours, and an absence of rest breaks.
19 October 2022 • By Josh Needs
Regulation
Cyber attacks ‘will be fatal for some SMEs’
High-risk organisations should be hit with tougher penalties, CPA Australia says, while small businesses need help to...
18 October 2022 • By Philip King
Business
Forbes names H&R Block as one of world’s best employers
The recognition reflects the work of “our employees around the globe”, says CEO.
19 October 2022 • By Josh Needs
Technology
Australians bombarded with 250 scam attempts a year
One in five Australians have been a victim of a scam or know someone who has, according to research from the...
18 October 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne
Regulation
Liquidator charged for allegedly withdrawing over $150,000
The members’ voluntary liquidator was reported to ASIC by his replacement.
18 October 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Where accountants go wrong with advisory
Focus on a particular service that will help a client — such as an internal controls audit — and it starts to make...
18 October 2022 • By Philip King
Regulation
Fee rise will cripple our grad program: internal audit body
Blanket increase for tertiary education providers will undermine attempts to recruit candidates to the profession.
18 October 2022 • By Josh Needs
Regulation
Two tax agents banned after falsifying SMSF auditor numbers
Agents found to have acted dishonestly with false statements concerning dozens of SMSFs.
17 October 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee
Regulation
Productivity Commission warns against multi-employer bargaining
It comes as the Treasurer expects an increase in wage growth as part of his upcoming budget forecast.
17 October 2022 • By Josh Needs
Technology
Protect against credit card fraud or pay the price, retailers told
“Chargeback fraud” leaves merchants on the hook for whatever gets stolen, says security specialist.
17 October 2022 • By Josh Needs
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
Tax
Top 1,000 taxpayers paid more than $44bn: ATO
One-fifth of corporate income tax and about one-third of GST comes from our largest entities.
17 October 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne
