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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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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

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Forget competing with other professionals and remember your clients

I have been reading, with interest, about the implied turf war between accountants and bookkeepers. It’s time to...

14 December 2017 • By Peter Thorp

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Bookkeepers told to brace for bitcoin

The recent hype around bitcoin, as prices continue to soar, has trickled into the professional services space, as one...

14 December 2017 • By Jotham Lian

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End the bookkeeping ‘land grab’, says consultant

The “turf war” between bookkeepers and accountants loses sight of the focus in placing a client’s need at the...

14 December 2017 • By Jotham Lian

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Accounting firm acquired by foreign-backed network

A firm which has won multiple Australian Accounting Awards has been wholly acquired by a foreign-backed M&A outfit.

12 December 2017 • By Aleks Vickovich