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

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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

Technology

Funding platform gears up for next stage of growth

Swoop is rolling out its funding platform across the country as it targets 450 per cent global revenue growth and...

10 August 2022 • By Alex Vanags

Business

Insolvencies and court action leap in July: CreditorWatch

The bureau says business wind-ups are on the rise, driven by ATO debt collection.

10 August 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

BDO hires former PwC director as partner

The experienced addition will help build an “incredibly strong project and infrastructure team” the firm says.

10 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Court upholds TPB decision to ban tax agent

A history of non-compliance included failure to lodge four income tax returns and 102 business activity statements.

09 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

120 DPNs a day drive insolvencies back to pre-pandemic level

The ATO’s ramp-up of debt collection activity on small businesses shows up in the figures for July.

09 August 2022 • By Philip King

Business

KPMG grows revenue 16% to hit $2.3bn

The result was led by its management consulting and audit, assurance and risk consulting businesses.

09 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Disclose contractor payments by 28 August, ATO warns

Small businesses told under-reporting will be exposed by powerful data matching.

09 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Visa delays stall attempts to recruit overseas

A positive outcome on skilled migration is essential to stop firms from “cannibalising each other”, says CA ANZ.

08 August 2022 • By Josh Needs