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

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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

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

Technology

Cut costs, time and scams with e-invoicing, SMEs urged

The ATO will host five days of events next week to encourage adoption of the technology.

12 August 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

Crypto buyers fail to understand risks, ASIC says

Time for regulation, says ASIC, as survey finds huge rise in popularity of digital assets but investors motivated by...

12 August 2022 • By Philip King

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