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Ethical scoreboard in: Where do accountants stack up?
The Governance Institute of Australia has released its annual Ethics Index, revealing how ethical Australians perceive accountants to be and how this stacks up against...
1 in 5 SMEs flag accountants and bookkeepers as key to business survival
New research has shed light on the vital role accountants and bookkeepers have played throughout COVID-19, with one in five SME owners saying their business would not hav...
Assistant Treasurer commences taskforce on regional bank closures
Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar has confirmed the kick-off of the Morrison government’s Regional Banking Taskforce, with consultations open over the next four weeks...
81% of SMEs expect to be operating at pre-pandemic levels within 6 months
New research by Intuit Quickbooks has highlighted a strong level of optimism from Australia’s SME community, with the vast majority expecting to be operating at pre-pan...
CountPlus reappoints CEO
The accounting network has confirmed its chief executive and managing director has been reappointed for another term.
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'Perfect storm' to upheave SMSF accounting and audit space
Those in the SMSF accounting and audit space will need to navigate a "perfect storm" in the coming years as the ATO looks to ramp up its involvement across the sector...
ATO needs to pivot from ‘team Australia’ moment
Changing expectations from employers and employees off the back of the COVID-19 pandemic will put more pressure on the ATO than ever before, according to a tax leader at ...
Former ATO tax adviser receives LIV accreditation
A Morrows Legal lawyer and former tax adviser to the ATO has received national accreditation in taxation law from the Law Institute of Victoria (LIV).
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Accountants to see revenue boost from SMSF clients
Accountants are expected to see a continued increase in revenue from the SMSFs as sector-wide opportunities increase; however, they will also face a variety of client g...
SME trust in accountants climbs 22%
The number of SMEs naming their accountant as their most trusted source of business advice has climbed 22 per cent in recent years, new research has found.
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PKF expands tax team
The Newcastle-headquartered accounting firm has welcomed back an experienced tax professional to the role of principal.
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Pandemic pushes long-term unemployment to new peak
Despite labour shortages in key sectors of the Australian economy and widespread consternation around the so-called “Great Resignation”, the long-term unemployed ar...
Accounting firms not immune to ‘Great Resignation’
Retention of staff is set to become more difficult in accounting firms, prompting employers to reassess how to make their offering more attractive.
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Payroll jobs climb as lockdowns ease
New research from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed payroll jobs increased through the first half of October.
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How Aussie business spending patterns changed during the pandemic
What impact has the pandemic and lockdown had on the business economy?
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30 Under 30 Awards goes live stream
Accountants Daily is excited to announce that this year’s 30 Under 30 Awards program is moving to a live-stream format.
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TPB falls short on complaints and investigations target
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has admitted it did not meet all of its performance expectations in relation to complaints and investigations in its 2020-21 annual rep...
Shortcut method extension to accelerate pressure on ATO
The recent extension of the work-from-home shortcut method is set to put additional pressure on the ATO as citizens continue to seek out remote arrangements beyond this f...
Shift in mindset needed for accountants post-pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a shift in the way accountants view their service proposition, according to an award-winning fintech.
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Former ATO heads join boutique litigation firm
Two former ATO heads have joined a litigation firm’s tax disputes practice, effective immediately.
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