Business

Make migration flexible, fair and simple, Canberra urged

Accounting bodies say the process should focus on skills rather than job titles, and reject a proposed wage threshold.

20 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

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Business

‘Stark choice’ faces distressed SMEs: feed family or pay suppliers

Shrinking cash reserves and the impact of inflation mean many small businesses are confronting an impossible dilemma,...

16 December 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

RSL LifeCare pays out $5m to short-changed staff

The aged care provider enters an enforceable undertaking after underpaying thousands of workers over more than a decade.

16 December 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne

Regulation

Financial adviser jailed for swindling clients’ super accounts

Fake hardship and benefit claims backed up by false email addresses and phone impersonation netted $35,000.

15 December 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Brace yourselves for joyless Christmas, business warned

The latest data from CreditorWatch shows trade receivables and other key indicators going down, and a bleak outlook...

15 December 2022 • By Philip King

Technology

Economic headwinds shape opportunities for tech: Ignition

Efficiency and productivity will be key for many businesses, says regional chief.

19 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Technology, automation the answer to talent shortage: Class

Demand for accountants outstrips supply six to one, says the firm, but trust management systems can help some of the...

16 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Mental health ‘stigma’ means small business slow to seek help

More than one in four are diagnosed with an issue but almost half believe it counts against them, report finds.

15 December 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne

Regulation

Director ID scheme fails to sign up 1 in 5

Extended deadline does little to encourage applications and ATO refuses to publish the final tally.

14 December 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

Small business calls for overhaul of insolvency laws

ASBFEO says complex and expensive administration procedures fail small businesses facing crises they cannot control.

14 December 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

Grant Thornton to trial 9-day fortnight in March

The current system is broken, CEO says, and a successful pilot would help reduce staff stress and attract recruits.

14 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

PwC Australia offers athletes a head start in post-sport career

Six sportspeople, including a Commonwealth games silver medalist, will complete the inaugural 12-week course.

16 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Raids stop $33m in tax avoidance, ATO claims

Charges are pending following an operation with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) that uncovered 70 sales systems...

13 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

100A ruling leaves trust decisions haunted by ‘uncertainty’

The ATO fails to resolve the key question of what constitutes “ordinary family and commercial dealing”, tax...

13 December 2022 • By Philip King

Business

‘Identify your most valuable clients – and sack the rest!’

Diversifying, better communication and being unafraid of raising prices are key to lifting profits says a marketing...

13 December 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Turn your office green 'or workers will stay at home’

Businesses need to increase workplace sustainability to entice staff back, according to Workspaces CEO.

15 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Local FTX creditors will need patience: KordaMentha

After meeting with its US counterparts, the Australian administrator says understanding the data is a huge challenge.

12 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

FWO fines farms almost $80,000 for payslip breaches

Recent revisions to the award should have consigned handwritten timesheets to the past, the Fair Work Ombudsman says.

12 December 2022 • By Josh Needs