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  1. New insolvency rules kick in

    preliminary investigations and reports by liquidators into the failure of companies with few or no assets, where this may lead to ASIC enforcement action, with a particular focus on curbing fraudulent phoenix activity. This additional funding will...

  2. Accountants called to lead fight against corruption

    The Institute of Public Accountants chief executive, Andrew Conway has backed the initiative, calling on accountants to help lead the fight against corruption. “Corruption not only erodes trust, it has a direct detrimental impact on economic growth,”...

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    • Author: Reporter
    • Category: Business
  3. How the proposed 3 year audit cycle will impact the accounting sector

    likelihood of the policy going ahead. They will discuss the issues that will arise as a result of the changes, how it could lead to privacy risks for SMSF clients, and if there is any evidence that the proposal will actually help the integrity of the...

  4. Bookkeeper CPD hours in spotlight amid audit crackdown

    three-year registration period, with a minimum of five hours each year. “Failure to comply with our CPE requirements may lead to a formal investigation that could result in an administrative sanction,” said the TPB earlier. “Sanctions available range...

  5. Highly anticipated STP law secures passage

    it happens. We’re not forcing people to go digital to get the accounting software and payroll.” You can listen to ATO STP Lead, John Shepherd speak about what small businesses can expect ahead of the 1 July 2019 deadline and the range of alternative...

  6. Anxiety grows as tax bills continue to be delayed

    Robyn Jacobson said the delays would cause further uncertainty for tax practitioners and taxpayers as it would mean shorter lead times to prepare for any changes. “[With the SG amnesty], we are now more than halfway through the 12-month proposed period...

  7. Major bank unveils invoicing product

    invoices. Cash flow is the life blood of any business and being able to manage it is extremely important, especially in the lead up to a busy period like Christmas. “Our goal is to provide the capability for business owners to leverage quicker payment...

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

    In this episode of Accountants Daily Insider, host Katarina Taurian is joined by Member for Goldstein Tim Wilson who is leading this inquiry. Tim will share why he believes the policy will fail to deliver the desired outcome, the huge financial impact...

  9. MYOB hails 20-day payment times despite quicker push

    to increase their payment term transparency to small businesses and reduce payment time to less than 20 days, is what will lead to the next wave of substantive change.” However, not everyone believes this goes far enough, with the Institute of Certified...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Reporter
    • Category: Business
  10. ‘We can't stay outside of this software world’: Tax agents called to lead change

    The Tax Office is seeing a change in the industry conversations around accounting software from one of fear to optimism, given the inevitability of digital growth. Speaking on the ATO’s tax professionals webcast, ATO director Ben Spargo said he has...

  11. Considering supply chain financing

    not uncommon. On top of this, there is often an extended purchase order approvals process in large organisations. This might lead to yet another month before any cheques are actually in the mail! Suppliers, however, have no similar inclination to extend...

  12. IGT clears ATO of fraud but recommends changes

    the ATO controls to appropriately identify and manage conflicts of interest, as inadequate management of such conflicts can lead to risk of corruption. In this regard, following Operation Elbrus, the ATO has made significant improvements to its staff...

  13. Bookkeepers urged to lead STP take-up as deadline approaches

    Bookkeepers have been urged to start conversations with smaller clients to help them see the potential benefits of the proposed introduction of Single Touch Payroll before July deadline. While legislation to expand STP to employers with 19 or less...

  14. ‘More to learn’: ATO on payroll compliance fears

    regime for the smaller end of town as a “compliance stick”. Speaking on the ATO’s webcast, Assistant Commissioner and STP lead, John Shepherd said that the Tax Office would have to learn more about payroll processes to understand what is and what is not...

  15. ‘No need to buy payroll software’: ATO fronts STP confusion

    and internet banking alternatives being explored. Speaking on the ATO’s webcast yesterday, Assistant Commissioner and STP lead, John Shepherd confirmed that micro businesses – those with one to four employees – will be provided with different options to...

  16. Vacant land tax reform legislation released

    is to leave it undeveloped for some time, and I wonder whether there should be a deduction to cover types of periods in the lead up, because you would have applied to your development authority and all those sorts of things.” Treasury is consulting on...

  17. Accountants warned ahead of whistleblower regime

    or 30 penalty units, or both, if they make an unauthorised on-disclosure that identifies the whisteblower, or is likely to lead to the identification of the whistleblower. “So accountants and tax agents should educate their staff, establish a process by...

  18. Webinar: Don't get left behind

    webinar and discover: Why annual SMSF processing is no longer sufficient to remain compliant How periodic processing can lead to more proactive client relationships and better quality client advice How to ensure lodgment deadlines are met, and avoid...

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    • Author: Class Limited
    • Category: Business
  19. Less than 2 months before residency rules hit

    the foreign branch rules in the tax legislation, provided they obtain appropriate tax advice. “I anticipate that this will lead to additional costs and red tape for many Australian companies with offshore operations and aspirations.” According to Mr...

  20. ‘Our profession can demand a lot’: CA ANZ joins mental health debate

    important in their communities; they can be in a position to help someone seek help, particularly because other issues can lead to financial difficulties. “Our profession can demand a lot from us, and therefore it is important that our professional body...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Reporter
    • Category: Business