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ATO system functionality questioned despite update

The Tax Office has issued an update to the glitches affecting the transition of the Small Business Superannuation...

26 April 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Threats of jail time as royal commission unfolds

In a week that has seen both major and second-tier banks come unstuck for their non-compliance and product pushing,...

19 April 2018 • By Aleks Vickovich

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Lobby mounts as accredited accountants set for further mandatory education

An association body will be lobbying alongside accounting bodies to push for accountants’ familiarity with code of...

18 April 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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‘Stop bashing accountants,’ ATO told after commissioner’s smackdown

The ATO boss’ public slammings of tax agents has struck a nerve with some accountants, who feel they’ve been unfairly...

12 April 2018 • By Katarina Taurian

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ASIC points fingers at financial services over royal commission

ASIC believes the scrutiny financial services are currently under is thanks to those who didn’t “play their part”...

12 April 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO hints at ‘opportunities’ for BAS agents in PLS transition

BAS agents and bookkeepers have been told to keep an eye out for opportunities for “better business processes” as the...

11 April 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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Record keeping basics targeted in national crackdown

Bookkeepers have been encouraged to reach out and assist businesses in complying with basic record keeping and...

11 April 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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‘Defies belief’: liquidators hit back in face of $14K fees

An association has hit out at the indicative levies for ASIC’s industry funding model, believing that liquidators have...

11 April 2018 • By Jotham Lian