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International accounting body releases sustainability self-assessment tool
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has released an online tool to help small- and medium-sized enterprises benchmark and track their sustainability effort...
SBR appointments have surged as program awareness spreads, ASIC says
As insolvency rates remain elevated, high uptake of the small business restructuring scheme has helped struggling firms keep their doors open, ASIC has found.
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Mixing business and pleasure? Be vigilant this tax season
With the ATO sharpening its focus on work-related expenses, Corporate Traveller is warning ‘bleisure’ travellers to be careful.
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CA ANZ urges SMEs to get on top of tax debt to avoid interest charges
With EOFY fast approaching, CA ANZ has urged small businesses to get on top of their tax debt to avoid non-deductible interest charges.
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Eftsure unveils European merger to bolster fraud protection
Eftsure and France-based Sis ID have joined forces to provide payment protection in major markets across the globe.
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SME owners urged to reassess depreciation rules amid complexity concerns
Small business owners have been advised to take more care when applying the small business depreciation rules as they may not be as worthwhile as anticipated, a tax speci...
Palermo Chartered Accountants adds former CA ANZ president to ranks
The accounting firm has welcomed Tinashe Kamangira as partner, effective from 1 July.
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SME insolvencies on track to double historical average, data reveals
Small business owners will need to prepare themselves to ride out tough conditions at the beginning of the new financial year, data from Equifax has revealed.
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Grant Thornton names strategic leadership team under incoming CEO
The professional services firm has announced further leadership changes, with the establishment of a new strategic leadership team effective 1 July.
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NSW budget delivers slight promise for grappling SMEs: CPA
The NSW budget has provided some positive signals to the business sector, yet advancing tax reform is still needed to unlock the state’s economic potential, CPA Austral...
Taxpayers warned of GIC implications as changes loom
Some taxpayers have less than a week left to pay down tax debts with alternative financing to avoid the imposition of general interest charge before 1 July, a tax adviser...
New super tax proposal reinforces case for auditors to increase technology use: fintech
SMSF auditors relying on manual and post-dated processes could find it difficult to deal with the $3 million super tax proposal, a fintech platform has claimed.
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IGTO to focus on ATO tax debt approach in FY26
The Tax Ombudsman has revealed its list of systemic reviews for the new financial year, including homing in on the ATO’s approach to tax debt and its management of comp...
EOFY set to bring opportunities for Gen Y, Z business owners: MYOB
Gen Y and Gen Z small business owners and operators are looking to boost operations and attract customers with end-of-financial-year opportunities, according to MYOB.
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TPB bans NDIS fraudster for 5 years
The Tax Practitioners Board has deregistered and banned a tax agent for unethical conduct in the tax and National Disability Insurance Scheme systems.
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Beware of tax implications for failing to meet minimum pension requirements: consultant
Failing to meet the minimum pension requirements impacts a number of tax components, an industry consultant has warned.
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Tax practitioners warned against entering confidential info into ChatGPT
The Tax Institute has warned accountants against entering confidential client information into AI tools such as ChatGPT.
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WA budget misses mark for SME relief, BDO says
The Western Australian state budget has left small businesses “out in the cold” despite delivering major investments in health, education and housing, according to BD...
Tax reform agenda eyeing other structures: auditor
The “writing is on the wall” for the government to move on taxing other structures, with the Treasurer’s refusal to reconsider the tax on unrealised capital gains...
Joint bodies voice support for AFCA rule amendments
The professional bodies are welcoming proposed amendments to the AFCA rules as they attempt to “improve accountability and transparency”.
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