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  1. Member engagement 'changed forever,' says IPA chief

    As the dust begins to settle on the leadership crisis at CPA Australia, the Institute of Public Accountants' (IPA) chief executive believes the expectations of members of professional bodies, and their engagement with its leaders, has permanently...

  2. How leveraged can your firm be before things start falling apart?

    indeed without this, it can be difficult to grow a practice in any sustainable way. In general, higher leverage will lead to greater revenue and profit. Whilst firms with higher leverage have a lower net profit percentage, partners in these firms take...

  3. Look to NZ for tax reform policy, says mid-tier

    tax treatment between entity types. “In recent years, the (understandable) fear of government is not being re-elected, which leads to them measuring how much political “currency” they might have to institute significant change,” Mr Tng said. “Most of...

  4. Australian alt-fi market growing finds big 4 firm

    raised $306.86 billion in 2016, up from $128.27 billion in 2015. Balance sheet business lending retained its position as the leading form of alternative finance by volume in Australia, jumping 80 per cent to $274.16 million in 2016. Meanwhile...

  5. Mid-tier criticises tax consolidation legislation

    2016. In effect, the amendment will disadvantage companies that have been consolidated since this time – which is likely to lead to higher tax outcomes for such consolidated groups,” he said. “In many cases, particularly for innovative and early stage...

  6. Global accounting tech company lands in Aus

    software for accountants and bookkeepers has opened an Australian headquarters, appointing a local industry professional to lead the office. AutoEntry by OCREX announced today the opening of an Australian headquarters in Melbourne. The primary functions...

  7. 'Daunting' exporting fears show signs of easing

    requirement that is often necessary to fund exports,” he said. “Due to Australia’s geographical location, there can be long lead times before an Australian export product ultimately reaches the consumer and payment is received. Some SMEs are not...

  8. Shrinking planner pool tipped to encourage merging of professions

    pin instead,” Mr Kalachian said. “So, it doesn’t surprise me that that's happening.” Mr Kalachian believes that this will lead to further convergence of the accounting and financial planning industries, as their education requirements level out. “I...

  9. Bookkeeping platform locks in key management change, eyes expansion

    One international bookkeeping platform has appointed a former LinkedIn executive to its senior leadership team, with a view to expand its footprint into Asia. The Bookkeeper understands Receipt Bank locked in the appointment of Vicky Skipp as vice...

  10. Mid-tier firm gains new partner following merger

    on the board of Deloitte Australia and New Zealand, as well as holding roles as both managing partner and Asia-Pacific lead partner of Deloitte's strategy and operations practice. Grant Thornton CEO Greg Keith said Mr McCall will enhance the company’s...

  11. Accountants told to 'not be afraid of technology'

    wandering around the office,” Ms Telford said. Mr Telford said that firms should select someone from within their ranks to lead the charge on researching all the options. “Find somebody who has a bit of a technology bent and set them the task to go and...

  12. Blockchain: hype or hot air?

    these mimic Initial Public Offerings without the cost, and regulator barriers. Once again, we can expect ASIC to follow the lead. The second big challenge is simply adoption. Currently, blockchain does not address any real problems for the average...

  13. App launched for accountants eyeing Chinese clients

    300,000 Chinese-speaking users. Grei’s CEO, Philip Peng, told Accountants Daily that Grei is looking to create a valuable lead generation opportunity for accountants who have struggled to get an “in” with the Chinese investor community. “Grei works with...

  14. Super crackdown to have ‘serious implications’ for accountants, says tax body

    said. “It may be preferable to have the client forward the report to the ATO directly in some cases although this may lead to some confused channels of correspondence with some information coming to the ATO through the accountant and some coming...

  15. New CA chief announces ‘strategic review’

    Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand will be reviewing its current operating model under its new leader, Rick Ellis. Mr Ellis, who took over from Lee White at the end of July, this morning announced to members that one of his key priorities...

  16. CA firm locks in new tax director

    Ms Hindson is particularly passionate about advocating the progression of women in accounting. During her time at RSM, she lead the firm’s ‘Women with SASS’ initiative, which aims to empower women in the workplace. “I understand the challenges that...

  17. Mid-tier snares EY partner in bid for ‘significant growth’

    Daily. “It’s an exciting time for the team and we are delighted to have someone of Philip’s calibre join us,” said lead partner of the firm’s restructuring advisory arm, Said Jahani. “As we all continue to experience significant disruption in the...

  18. Big four firm to ‘strip away manual labour’ with tax

    said, as well as deal with tax compliance and tax audit methods. Peter Sanders, the partner appointed from Wolters Kluwer to lead the new venture, said part of the firm’s vision is to look at the end-to-end tax function of a business, and see where new...

  19. New MD for accountants licensing group

    ahead of the limited licensing exemption changes. Chartered accountant and business coach Scott Charlton was recruited to lead the venture.

  20. Clients remain plagued by SMSF confusion

    prior to 1 July this year.” Superannuation reform has been particularly problematic for accountants, particularly in the lead up to end of financial year this year. Prior to June 30, Hayes Knight director and chair of Knowledge Shop told Accountants...