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Bookkeeper CPD hours in spotlight amid audit crackdown

Bookkeepers and BAS agents have been urged to adhere to their continuing professional education requirements in light...

05 December 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Franking credit changes: An update from the government’s inquiry

Earlier this year, Labor floated a plan to cut cash refunds for franking credits. The policy has been met with...

23 November 2018 • By Todd Stevens

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Accounting bodies speak against franking credit proposal

Accounting bodies have spoken up against Labor’s proposal to remove cash refunds for excess franking credits, pointing...

23 November 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Lessons from the banking royal commission

The interim report from the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services...

23 November 2018 • By Jenny Johanson, RSM Australia

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Director who owed $200k to ATO gets good behaviour bond

After being given a 12-month jail sentence for charges related to phoenix activity, a company director has been...

22 November 2018 • By Adam Zuchetti

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‘Biggest structural reform’ to SME finance gets thumbs up

An accounting body has welcomed the government’s introduction of a new small business financing scheme off the back of...

22 November 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO defends ‘front door’ program

The ATO has defended its SMSF establishment compliance program, including the need to interview certain trustees, to...

19 November 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Jail time for WA phoenix operator

A Western Australia phoenix operator has been sentenced to jail time for fraudulently obtaining close to $900,000...

19 November 2018 • By Jotham Lian