Appointments

Sky-high demand for staff ‘the number one problem’

The upcoming job summit needs to address a shortfall of accountants running into thousands a year, says CPA Australia.

19 August 2022 • By Philip King

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Appointments

Findex hires experienced HR professional

The advisory firm boosts its human resources department by appointing a chief people officer.

19 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Accounting firms named among our best workplaces

Specialists in tax software, advice, services and recruitment were recognised in the annual short list.

18 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Workers put money first with wage rises trailing CPI

ABS data shows professional services faring better than most, but pay increases are now the focus, says Robert Half.

18 August 2022 • By Philip King, Josh Needs

Tax

Small-business debt a key target, ATO reveals

Increasing digitisation and lowering collectible debt are centrepieces of the office’s latest corporate plan.

18 August 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

BDO bolsters its CFO advisory services

Additional partner “will be an invaluable resource to clients”, the firm says.

18 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

ATO needs to improve staff capability, says audit office

Key concerns identified in mainly favourable performance review of tax agent engagement by the office.

17 August 2022 • By Philip King

Super

Younger Australians driving spike in SMSF establishments

The 35–44 age group is the most popular in which to establish an SMSF, according to Class’ latest benchmark report.

17 August 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Retain staff with employee share schemes, SMEs urged

ESS help boost company performance, attract personnel and plan succession strategies, says DMCA advisory.

17 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Assetline Capital recruits sales specialist, joins industry forum

Alternative lender aims to lift profile and expand product range.

17 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

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

But the government has been silent on small-business incentives left over from the March budget.

16 August 2022 • By Philip King

Tax

‘Wholesale reform’ only route to sustainable tax system

With an ageing population and increasing pressures on the budget, the revenue base needs an overhaul, says Tony Greco.

15 August 2022 • By Philip King

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