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

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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

Business

Accountants still in ‘quandary’ over ATO’s 100A

Decisions around trust distributions were made under a cloud of ambiguity by 30 June as 100A had not provided clarity,...

29 September 2022 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Appointments

Auditors must change ‘colourless image’ to stem declining numbers

A traditional profession with over-complex regulations or exciting and vibrant chance to experience the world?

29 September 2022 • By Philip King

Super

SMSF crypto assets soar to over $1bn

Cryptocurrency assets held in SMSFs have seen more than a fivefold increase in the past two years, according to recent...

28 September 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Accountants, finance staff steal $130m from bosses over decade

Out of 102 cases of $1 million-plus thefts from businesses, accounting and finance professionals were the chief...

28 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

COSBOA clarifies position with statement of intent

The small-business body aims to quell criticism following a joint statement with the ACTU just before the Jobs and...

28 September 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne

Appointments

Moore Australia appoints director to corporate recovery practice

The registered liquidator joins with over 14 years of experience in insolvency and business recovery.

28 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

AICPA and CIMA set up inaugural Australasian committee

The entities hope to work with existing associations in Australia to advance the accounting profession, said the...

30 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Fair Work blitz forces farmers to digitise payroll

Multiple awards and conditions combined with a seasonal workforce mean agribusinesses struggle with compliance.

29 September 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne