Technology

Fintech beckons ambitious accountants, report finds

Rapid expansion of the sector sees more demand for accountancy skills.

01 June 2022 • By Tony Zhang

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Appointments

RSM Australia appoints 4 new partners

The company also appointed seven new principals and three new associate directors.

30 May 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Forget the Tim Tams in your WFH claim, say ‘fun police’

Why claiming on doggie day care, pot plants and afternoon snacks will be a tax time nightmare.

30 May 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

EY reassures staff over audit split

The big four firm says it is considering various options on how it would split its operations.

31 May 2022 • By Tony Zhang

Super

ATO flags changes to TBAR reporting

New rules are in effect that will see changes for accountants managing super fund lodgement.

30 May 2022 • By Tony Zhang

Tax

Double-dip and risk an audit, warns ATO

The Tax Office is determined to iron out false expense claims this year.

30 May 2022 • By Tony Zhang

Tax

100A ruling ‘turns tax avoidance logic on its head’

Tax law specialist says “ordinary family and commercial dealings” become a definitional nightmare.

31 May 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

Fullstack Advisory appoints COO

“Tech-native tax queen” Tanya Christie has been promoted after 18 months.

31 May 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Senate numbers set to shape Labor tax policy

Without a majority in the upper house, the Greens and independents will influence backroom discussions.

30 May 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Inflation will force a third of businesses to raise prices

Most blame rising costs of products, services, fuel and energy, the ABS finds.

27 May 2022 • By Tony Zhang

Business

SW Accountants & Advisors buys Walker Wayland WA

The acquisition aims to strengthen the company’s position in Western Australia.

27 May 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

‘Aggressive’ 100A audits prompted calls for guidance

The ATO “pushed beyond the limits” on trust taxation, says BDO partner.

27 May 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Small businesses hit by record wage rises, slowing sales growth

Xero research reveals the combined effect of a tight labour market and increasing inflation.

26 May 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

$15bn of tax gap down to simple errors, says ATO

A “goldilocks” approach to advice would help iron out the mistakes that lead to shortfall.

26 May 2022 • By Tony Zhang

Business

Small businesses urge Albanese to stick with reform plan

Industry bodies hope the new government will follow through on its pledge to collaborate.

25 May 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne

Technology

Businesses urged to adopt cloud-based software

There are several advantages businesses can tap into that they may not be aware of, says Earlypay.

24 May 2022 • By Tony Zhang

Business

Tradies in apprentice refund limbo

Changes to the method of claiming wages for trainees mean many firms will miss the June deadline.

23 May 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Adventurous, creative: Hallmarks of accounting’s new breed

Tax professionals are shrugging off the traditional view that they are tedious number-crunchers.

20 May 2022 • By Philip King