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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
Tax
Labor following through on tax pledges, says IPA
16 August 2022 • By Philip King
Tax
‘Wholesale reform’ only route to sustainable tax system
15 August 2022 • By Philip King
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Regulation
AAT upholds tax agent’s ban for ‘egregious conduct’
Melbourne practitioner was found to have a “breathtaking disregard for his obligations”, says tribunal.
16 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Technology
BGL integrates with SuiteFiles
The partnership with SuiteFiles will help clients automate workflows such as annual returns and company management,...
16 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Technology
Government ‘key’ to small-business e-invoicing uptake
Almost half of small businesses would register for e-invoicing if government agencies and big suppliers used it, says...
15 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Appointments
Succession planning specialist names CEO, director
Capitaliz makes two senior appointments from retail and banking.
15 August 2022 • By Philip King
Regulation
Lull in SME financial disputes could be temporary, AFCA warns
The impact of rising interest rates means the prospect of more complaints.
15 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Music accounting firm celebrates 20 years of hits
White Sky provides accounting services for some of Australia’s most successful musicians – but had an improbable start.
12 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Technology
Cut costs, time and scams with e-invoicing, SMEs urged
The ATO will host five days of events next week to encourage adoption of the technology.
12 August 2022 • By Philip King
Regulation
Crypto buyers fail to understand risks, ASIC says
Time for regulation, says ASIC, as survey finds huge rise in popularity of digital assets but investors motivated by...
12 August 2022 • By Philip King
Regulation
FWO acts against Melbourne Uni over treatment of casuals
The university is alleged to have taken action to stop two casual academics from claiming payment for extra hours.
12 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Submissions open for Women in Finance Awards 2022
Accountants Daily is pleased to announce that nominations and submissions are now open for the sixth annual Women in...
11 August 2022 • By Malavika Santhebennur
Regulation
ABS move to monthly CPI ‘will benefit economy’
An increased frequency of inflation reports is crucial when prices are rising fast, says CPA Australia.
11 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Tax
Shift away from tax agents ‘holds pitfalls for crypto, gig workers’
CPA Australia says ATO data reveals more people using the myTax app just as returns are getting more complicated.
11 August 2022 • By Philip King
Technology
Seamlss launches client onboarding app for Xero
Software automates the collection of key details and identification prior to first meeting.
11 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Regulation
TPB aims to reduce red tape, increase automation
The board’s plan includes more data-driven performance targets in a “robust system of regulation”.
11 August 2022 • By Philip King
Regulation
FWO recovers record $500m in unpaid wages
The ombudsman also doubled the number of matters filed for litigation compared to last year.
10 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
ATO debt levels ‘much higher’ than pre-pandemic
Many troubled SMEs were too optimistic about economic recovery and now need formal repayment plans, says specialist.
10 August 2022 • By Philip King
Business
Small businesses ‘forgotten’ in domestic violence leave scheme
To ensure the system benefits everyone it should be run and funded by the government, says COSBOA.
10 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
