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‘We need more than a Cert IV’: bookkeeping education standards cop heat

One bookkeeping professional has hit out at the education standards for the industry, believing that it is no longer...

11 January 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Ex-ATO heavyweight highlights documentation issues

Former ATO assistant deputy commissioner, Stuart Forsyth, has brought to light some issues with documentation and...

03 January 2018 • By Miranda Brownlee

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‘Predictable’ budget leaves regional firms behind, says mid-tier

A mid-tier firm has criticised the government’s lack of support for regional Australia, calling for greater investment...

02 January 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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CPA’s liability scheme gets green light, with conditions

CPA Australia’s application for a new Professional Standards Scheme, which caps the liability of members in public...

22 December 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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Government pushed to bridge ‘confidence gap’ on STP

After it identified a series of barriers to the single touch payroll rollout for small business, the government is...

21 December 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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Nation’s capital struggles with bookkeeping compliance

A report from the workplace regulator has found that 40 per cent of ACT-based businesses failed on their “second...

21 December 2017 • By Katarina Taurian

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Lightweight valuations could tip off the ATO, accountants told

Professionals who have SMSF clients with property assets and have not sought formal valuations where they’re applying...

19 December 2017 • By Miranda Brownlee

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CPA’s advice arm heads for review as CEO gig gets ‘strong’ interest

CPA Australia will be evaluating its struggling licensing arm in 2018 under the guidance of its new chair, as the...

18 December 2017 • By Katarina Taurian