Super

ATO issues private ruling on member benefit issue

The ATO has issued another private ruling examining the issue of whether a benefit requested shortly before death is a...

07 November 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Tax

Big-end-of-town tax: miners, banks pay up, but for one-third it’s zip

Just seven companies paid 40 per cent of the $69 billion income tax reaped from 2,500 large corporations.

04 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Talent drought fuels race to find offshore accountants

Australian firms already employ hundreds of tax professionals in the Philippines and demand is booming, says...

04 November 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Winners revealed for Women in Finance Awards 2022

Accountants, accounting consultants, bookkeepers and thought leaders were among the 29 winners at this year’s awards.

03 November 2022 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Tax

Off-market buyback measure sparks fears of further policy change

Two separate measures relating to franking credits in the space of two months have set alarm bells ringing at the SMSF...

04 November 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Revised work-from-home regime ‘bad news for taxpayers’

Fixed rate of 67c an hour will typically leave people out of pocket compared with previous methods, says H&R Block.

03 November 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

William Buck merges with Parramatta consultancy

Bringing in the business advisory specialist will broaden Buck’s offerings in Sydney, it said.

03 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Ban, penalties for unfair contracts ‘essential for SMEs’

Changes to contract and consumer law are overdue safeguards against unfair companies, says ACCC

03 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

ATO releases revised WFH expense claims guidance

UPDATED: The shortcut method adopted during the pandemic ended on June 30 and PCG 2022/D4 changes the game.

02 November 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

Brisbane food shops forced to back pay workers over $400k

FWO finds 58 Brisbane outlets in breach of workplace laws during the latest raids in its national crackdown.

03 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

IR reforms will end up closing small business, says advocate

The concerns of female owners in particular have gone unheard, she says, and pay claims could backfire.

03 November 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

Port Augusta community care service wins $30,000 PwC award

This year’s MURRA Boost Initiative recipient was unaware of the scheme until it won.

02 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

DPP drops charges against WA accountant accused of stealing $725k

Perth bookkeeper faced 13 counts of theft against a mining company but the case has been discontinued.

02 November 2022 • By Keonia Swift

Business

RBA announces rate decision for November

The Reserve Bank has handed down its latest interest rate decision following mixed predictions from economists and...

01 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

CA ANZ members decisively reject pay rise for directors

UPDATED: Last week’s AGM voted down a proposal to increase the remuneration pool by almost 16 per cent.

01 November 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Recruits lured by higher pay than loyal staff, says survey

Nine out 10 business leaders are upsetting existing workers by using premium salaries to attract newcomers.

01 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

ATO collectable debt balloons to $45bn, small business on hit list

The tax office annual report says pandemic measures are responsible for a huge increase in non-disputed debt.

01 November 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

ASIC finds rise in audit issues focused on revenue, assets

Deloitte fared worst in the commission’s 2021–22 report while EY came out at the top — again.

01 November 2022 • By Josh Needs