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

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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

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

Appointments

Deloitte acquires cyber consultancy team

The move is a response to strong demand from clients to offer “end-to-end cyber capabilities”, said the managing...

05 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

SMSF scam investigation sees call centre raided

A boiler room operation in the Philippines has been raided following investigations into a sophisticated scam...

05 October 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee

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