Business

Less commute, more coffee: inside an accounting firm’s caffeinated recruitment...

As the accounting shortage continues to worsen, one firm in Sydney’s Northern Beaches has taken an unconventional...

21 May 2025 • By Emma Partis

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RBA announces cut to interest rates

The Reserve Bank has decided to reduce the cash rate target following its latest board meeting.

20 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Gap between employer and employee flexibility expectations is widening, survey...

There is a widening chasm between employer and employee expectations on workplace flexibility, with implications for...

20 May 2025 • By Emma Partis

Business

Tax expert slams NSW government over ‘sloppy’ communications on IAWO

Recent email communications to small business owners contain misleading and inaccurate statements about the instant...

20 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

HLB Mann Judd urges businesses to ‘plan for the future’

The accounting firm has recommended that small businesses structure operations on the four S’: safety, security,...

20 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Super tax will haunt government: Spender

The proposed $3 million super tax is a “dangerous” policy for the government to pursue, teal MP Allegra Spender has...

20 May 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Regulation

TPB bans EY partner and tax agent over tax evasion

A former EY partner from Sydney has had their tax agent registration terminated for misconduct involving tax...

16 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

ATO turning to creative methods to manage growing debt book

The ATO is increasingly employing non-traditional methods to crack down on expanding tax debts, including garnishee...

18 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

ATO issues checklist on obligations for business owners

The Tax Office has reminded new businesses to understand their obligations to ensure they stay compliant with tax,...

19 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

SMSFA calls for urgent action on flawed super tax amid growing panic selling

The SMSFA is calling on the government to urgently address catastrophic flaws in its proposed super tax amid rising...

19 May 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

Carbon offsets in the spotlight amid greenwashing litigation

A civil case against Energy Australia has showcased the flaws in the Australian government’s ‘Climate Active’...

16 May 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

ART upholds ATO’s view in decision on partnership distributions

The tribunal has upheld a decision by the Commissioner to include certain distributions from an accounting firm...

16 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Division 296 now a ‘waiting game’, tax expert says

The tax issue of most substance to come from the federal election will be the outcome of Division 296, according to a...

16 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Ex Big-4 sibling duo redefine offshoring services with new KPO firm

Chartered accountants Kartik Lakhani and Nomeeta Mistry have launched an outsourcing firm focused on connecting...

15 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

Treasurer doubles down on $3m super tax

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has said the government has “made it clear” it has not changed its policy position on the $3...

15 May 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

Xero and Karbon unveil platform integration

Xero has announced an integration with Karbon to help accounting professionals save time, simplify workflows and boost...

15 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

AFSA puts insolvency practitioners on notice over ‘system misuse’

The regulator has warned that abuse of the personal insolvency system will not be tolerated, with a number of active...

15 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

AAPi urges NSW government to rethink compensation reform

The peak body for psychologists has revealed the NSW government’s approach to workers’ compensation reforms will...

15 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson