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  1. Mid tier questions Victoria’s property tax reliance

    partner and executive director, Craig Whatman said the changes in concessions and tightening of the credit market would lead to a softening property market and possible ramifications to the government’s forward estimates. “What is interesting that we...

  2. A CPA can help with more than just tax and compliance

    qualified CPA in the local area and to see which practitioner is right for them. The new campaign builds on CPA Australia’s Lead the Change campaign of 2017 which highlighted the benefits of becoming a public practitioner to attract the next generation...

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    • Author: CPA Australia
    • Category: Tax
  3. Labor’s tax policy to spur SMSF structuring rethink

    Mr Fettes.. “This is something [practitioners] will need to think about moving forward, particularly if Labor’s electoral lead continues to sustain itself as we move closer to the federal election.” Mr Fettes noted that this example only looks at...

  4. The financial reporting implications of US tax reform

    of introducing comprehensive hybrid rules). The interaction of these rules across jurisdictions can be complex and often lead to unanticipated outcomes. Immediate deductions for the cost of certain depreciable assets The rules provide for the ability to...

  5. CA appointed to lead AMP as royal commission scandal unfolds

    take the reins at AMP, in a week at the royal commission which saw the second-tier bank admit to giving false and misleading statements to ASIC. Mike Wilkins, who has been a non-executive director on the AMP board since 2016, will take over immediately...

  6. ‘We can’t believe the government is doing this’: Mid-tier up in arms over bankruptcy reform

    default period, including mid-tier firm Pitcher Partners who said the reform would reward bad behaviour, encourage fraud and lead to the exploitation of creditors. ASIC raised similar concerns, stating that the shortened period could unintentionally...

  7. ‘Strange anomaly’ in GST law may catch tax agents out

    entity subject to GST but you don't carry on a business, their threshold is actually $2 million, not $10 million. “It could lead to some fairly serious errors but apart from that it's going to affect them in that they have to explain to their clients...

  8. Inspector-General knocks ATO boss’ tax agent blasting

    Competitive neutrality Mr Falinski also questioned the appropriateness of the Tax Office to be making comments that could lead taxpayers to self-lodge in preference to using a tax agent. “I don't think the commissioner's remark was saying, 'Don't use...

  9. New ASIC levies for accounting professionals cop backlash

    unfairly punish small businesses and sole operators who will struggle to absorb the costs. “In particular, we felt it would lead to unfair and high costs for liquidators and that could eventually force liquidators out of the industry, because the new...

  10. KPMG spies app fatigue in accounting

    are sparking scepticism and fatigue in accounting circles, according to KPMG. Research from Deloitte last year shows apps lead the way when it comes to core business and social behaviours like networking, with 79 per cent of mobile consumers using an...

  11. Mid-tier announces state leadership reshuffle

    A mid-tier firm has announced a reshuffle of its leadership team in Queensland, with senior executives handed new roles at a state and national level. Crowe Horwath, part of Findex, has announced an internal promotion, with Mary O’Driscoll taking over...

  12. Government, ATO cash blitz tipped to raise $5bn

    cash focus, could generate up to $5 billion per annum in Commonwealth revenue, according to new modelling by KPMG. KPMG lead tax partner, Grant Wardell-Johnson, said that by using methodology employed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the...

  13. Jirsch Sutherland announces Brisbane acquisition

    the fear of breaching strict insolvent trading laws,” said Ms Muller. “Jirsch Sutherland’s expertise means that we should lead the field in this area – especially as the industry moves to crack down on unscrupulous and unqualified pre-insolvency...

  14. PwC flags social, legal risks for big-name clients

    could expose them to risks in the mid-term. Legislative intervention is a likely risk, particularly if Australia follows the lead of the United Kingdom, which is introducing mandatory reporting laws for its gender pay gap figures. “What this is...

  15. MYOB announces trial launch of STP product

    while individual employers may also apply for a deferral, provided they meet a number of requirements. However, STP program lead at the ATO, John Shepard, said there will be no mass deferral of start dates. “The date is set for STP for large employers,...

  16. ‘We’re all responsible’: accountants called to lead change in pay parity

    exists to level the pay gap, while pushing for a set target of 30 per cent female partners and 30 per cent women in senior leadership positions by 2020. Like its rivals, EY has not had a history of parity in leadership positions. “It’s no secret women...

  17. ‘Be the expert’: bookkeepers called to take command of STP

    Bookkeepers have been urged to be “the expert” as single touch payroll rolls out and lead the charge in helping their business clients implement the software. STP will roll out for employers with 20 or more employees on 1 July 2018, while employers...

  18. New legislation changes set to target another tax loophole

    The federal government has released another raft of draft changes to legislation in a bid to address arrangements which can lead to multinational tax exploitation. Treasurer Scott Morrison today introduced Treasury Laws Amendment (OECD 4 Hybrid...

  19. Deloitte snags former big 4 chief economist

    as it seeks to boost its urban advisory capabilities. The big four firm has appointed Nicki Hutley as partner, who will lead Deloitte Access Economics’ urban advisory practice. Ms Hutley was a former director and chief economist at rival firm KPMG from...

  20. 2 in 3 SME owners falter on succession as advice opportunity increases

    its history and values, and how to educate them to preserve and enhance the legacy that’s been created. “Who will ultimately lead the business, who will own it and how to transition wealth to the next generation are other key concerns.” Further, Mr...