Business

Cyber security and work-from-home become key executive concerns

Hybrid workplaces are more likely to remain for APAC firms while global competitors return to the office, reveals a...

01 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

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Regulation

QAR proposals offer pathway to cutting ‘excessive’ regulation

The proposals paper underpins the professionalism of the advice sector and puts consumers “front and centre”, says the...

31 August 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

Former KPMG director joins BDO

The appointment will help drive improved business performance for clients, says the firm.

31 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

A trio of trip-wires businesses should avoid, says ATO

Wayward habits accentuated by the pandemic will be a compliance focus.

29 August 2022 • By Philip King

Tax

Chalmers revives 120% deductions for spending on skills, digital

The small business incentive measures, worth $1.5 billion, will be backdated to March.

30 August 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

Finance bodies welcome proposals for sweeping overhaul of advice rules

An interim report pitches 12 proposals to simplify advice regulations and make it more accessible.

30 August 2022 • By Philip King

Tax

Declare cash sales or run the risk, business told

Off-the-books transactions and side hustles have a habit of showing up the ATO’s tracing technology, says Assistant...

30 August 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

Moore Australia appoints partner to lead A-P audit, assurance

The selection will enable it to expand its services both in Australia and beyond, says the firm.

30 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

CountPlus profit leaps, raises dividend

Listed accounting and financial services group reports bumper year.

30 August 2022 • By Neil Griffiths

Regulation

CPA Australia to make plea for rise in skilled migrants

Revised program should prioritise accounting and finance professionals, CEO says.

29 August 2022 • By Philip King, Josh Needs

Appointments

Link Group recruits two business leaders

The firm has strengthened the technology and marketing sectors of the business with the hires.

29 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

GST fraudster sentenced to five years’ jail

Repeated attempts to gain fake credits are exposed by ATO crackdown.

29 August 2022 • By Philip King

Super

ATO puts late lodging professionals on notice

The ATO will undertake compliance action against hundreds of professionals who are yet to lodge their SMSF return.

26 August 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

Headhunters rampant in tight job market

Almost every business is actively poaching employees and many are open to offers, says recruiter.

26 August 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Sick leave epidemic slams small businesses

The first winter without strict COVID guidelines has left professional firms feeling the pinch, says MYOB.

26 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Access Group acquires Fathom

The addition will help “demystify complex financial and accounting concepts” for its clients, says the firm.

26 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Xero business index tumbles on slower sales, payment times

After a landmark result in June, “resilient” firms are still making headway despite difficult conditions, it says.

25 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

PwC keeps top spot with record $3bn revenue

Growth across all divisions lifted profit by 21 per cent and saw salaries rise 9 per cent.

25 August 2022 • By Josh Needs