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Business
SMEs face fines for failing to report cyber attacks
An expanded definition of critical infrastructure sectors may catch small businesses out, says RSM Australia
12 July 2022 • By Josh Needs
Regulation
ASIC strikes off five SMSF auditors and tightens leash on three
12 July 2022 • By Philip King
Business
Staff shortage requires a rethink of what accountants offer
12 July 2022 • By Philip King
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Technology
Virtual corporate cards ‘a risk-free perk’
Almost half of all Australian employees feel anxious about getting reimbursed for work expenses, says DiviPay.
11 July 2022 • By Josh Needs
Appointments
William Buck promotes four to director and seven to principal
The latest appointments cap a record year for career advancement at the firm.
12 July 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Tech-savvy operators deserting dinosaur practices
Frustrated by a lack of appetite for innovation, hungry accountants are going out on their own, says Shaye Thyer.
11 July 2022 • By Philip King
Technology
Australian businesses lose $227m in payment redirection scams
Small and microbusinesses were the hardest hit according to the ACCC report.
11 July 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne
Appointments
RSM, Findex bump up partnership numbers
Promotions expand the footprint of two top 20 firms.
11 July 2022 • By Josh Needs
Tax
ATO casts net wide when it comes to taxable business income
Commissions, investment earnings, gratuities and more must be included to be assessed, the office warns.
08 July 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Investor confidence plunges below pandemic levels
Global conflict, inflation and supply chain issues combine to spook sharemarkets.
08 July 2022 • By Philip King
Regulation
Employees back-paid $17m by a community health organisation
It has now entered into an enforceable undertaking with the FWO.
08 July 2022 • By Josh Needs
Appointments
ESV Business Advice and Accounting appoints three additional directors
The promotions reflect the business developing homegrown talent, says senior partner.
08 July 2022 • By Josh Needs
Technology
CreditorWatch earns ISO security sign-off
Global standards body certifies the reporting agency’s data and cloud systems.
07 July 2022 • By Philip King
Tax
Former ATO staffer charged for accepting $150k bribe
A taxpayer allegedly paid the Tax Office employee to reduce $6 million in personal and business debts.
07 July 2022 • By Josh Needs
Regulation
FWO secures $355k in penalties against Brisbane sushi restaurant
Landmark fine imposed for underpaying staff and falsifying records.
07 July 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Momentum Media launches HR and people leadership publication HR Leader
From the driving force behind leading industry publications comes a new brand that aims to inspire and guide.
12 July 2022 • By Shandel McAuliffe
Appointments
Pilot Partners promotes two associate directors
The company now has another partner in each of its taxation team and forensic teams.
07 July 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
RBA rate raises ‘will need to keep going’
Further increases are highly likely, says CreditorWatch economist.
06 July 2022 • By Josh Needs
Tax
How to change loss carry back choice
The ATO has outlined how to make alterations to the relevant year.
06 July 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Collaterally damaged businesses ‘need safe harbour spot’
Tax provisions for businesses hit by natural disasters should be extended, says IPA.
06 July 2022 • By Philip King
