Tax

‘We’re listening to tax professionals’, says ATO

The Tax Office says it has worked to address the pain points in the tax profession to reduce the friction between them...

03 March 2022 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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Appointments

PKF names new managing director

The mid-tier network has appointed its next managing director, replacing Steve Meyn.

02 March 2022 • By Emma Musgrave

Technology

Practice Ignition rebrands, launches new platform

Practice Ignition has rebranded to “Ignition” to expand its focus on client engagement and commerce as it rolls out a...

02 March 2022 • By Tony Zhang

Appointments

Grant Thornton appoints new retail industry partner

Grant Thornton Australia has appointed a new partner to bolster its growing retail management team.

02 March 2022 • By Tony Zhang

Business

Support grows for $5m super balance cap

Mercer has called for a super balance cap to be introduced in the name of equality, fairness and sustainability.

02 March 2022 • By Jon Bragg

Business

RBA reveals March rate decision for 2022

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has released its second interest rate decision for 2022.

01 March 2022 • By Reporter

Technology

Small businesses urged to bolster cyber-security measures

Small-business clients have been urged to enhance their cyber-security protocols and resilience as the recent conflict...

01 March 2022 • By Tony Zhang

Business

Small businesses hit hard by Omicron impact after volatile summer: Xero

Small businesses are experiencing heightened volatility after recent impacts of the Omicron wave with the Xero Small...

01 March 2022 • By Tony Zhang

Business

Federal government needs to begin transition to electric

The federal government needs to use the upcoming budget to lay the foundations for the future of electric vehicle...

28 February 2022 • By Kyle Robbins

Technology

SuperConcepts releases next generation of SMSF software SuperMate

SuperConcepts has officially released the new iteration of SMSF software, SuperMate.

25 February 2022 • By Tony Zhang

Business

Current tax system ‘not sustainable’

The federal government has been prompted to urgently address the nation’s taxation system, with a professional...

25 February 2022 • By Kyle Robbins

Business

Accountants ‘have important role to play’ in digital transformation

The accounting profession is being encouraged to aid small businesses through their digital transformation journey,...

24 February 2022 • By Emma Musgrave

Appointments

Grant Thornton expands CFO advisory team

Grant Thornton has bolstered its Sydney-based CFO advisory team with the recruitment of an experienced financial...

24 February 2022 • By Emma Musgrave

Business

‘Extend temporary tax relief’, says CPA Australia

In its pre-budget government submissions report, CPA Australia has urged the Australian government to extend temporary...

24 February 2022 • By Kyle Robbins

Regulation

Section 100A: ATO’s new draft guidance

The long-awaited draft guidance on section 100A of the ITAA 1936 has been issued by the ATO. The package of guidance...

24 February 2022 • By Robyn Jacobson, The Tax Institute

Business

Accountants urged to take advantage of gig economy

With more Australians looking to start a side gig, accountants are set to become more in demand than ever, according...

23 February 2022 • By Reporter

Business

ATO flags common errors emerging from SuperStream rollovers

The ATO has highlighted various errors it has recently received through SuperStream messaging due to missing data and...

23 February 2022 • By Tony Zhang

Tax

ATO investigation recovers $42m in illicit tobacco operation

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has helped secure another win in a major illicit tobacco operation.

23 February 2022 • By Emma Musgrave