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  1. How technology puts your and your people first

    and beyond for your clients at the same time? THE BIG PICTURE 30%. The number of accountants that have felt isolated in the last year (ICAEW) 14%. The percentage of accountants that feel constantly under pressure (ICAEW) BUILDING PRESSURES In the wake...

  2. Accounting profession rallies to address gender pay gap: CA ANZ

    Survey are reflected in the playbook. “There were some really frank conversations after we published the results of our last Remuneration Survey, which are reflected in the playbook answering the hard questions, rebutting myths and providing an action...

  3. ‘Comparative analysis’ needed in light of new ECPI reforms

    a comparative analysis of which method provides the best outcome will be important for certain SMSF clients, said Accurium. Last week, a bill to amend the exempt current pension income calculation rules in the Tax Act was passed in both houses of...

  4. ‘Superannuation the new glass ceiling’: CA ANZ calls for further super reforms for women

    meaning they are paid no or less superannuation over formative career-building years.” The recent CA Gender Pay Gap Report last year found that half of women CAs surveyed had taken a significant career break compared to only 15 per cent of men CAs, with...

  5. Shift from financial COVID support key for businesses in the long run

    owners as opposed to the 44 per cent of small businesses that received advice from their accountant or business consultant last year.

  6. Digital transformation crucial for businesses moving forward

    contributed to lower-growth rates across 2021, with only 32.2 per cent of Australian small businesses reporting growth last year, compared to the survey average of 47.3 per cent. In addition to this, the survey found that a lack of digitalisation has...

  7. REVEALED: Who accountants are voting for in the federal election

    concerns were raised around rising compliance costs impacting affordability and access to financial advice. “In the last couple of years, the over-the-top and impractical compliance rules that have been placed on the financial planning profession are...

  8. Accountants warned on impact of High Court decisions on clients

    or an employee. The outcomes of the two cases are consistent with another High Court decision handed down in August last year, Workpac v Rossato. Mr Butler reminded accountants and advisers that the definition of an independent contractor is critically...

  9. Support grows for $5m super balance cap

    Superannuation Trustees (AIST) similarly called for a $5 million limit on total super balances in its pre-budget submission last month. “The current level of lifetime government support provided through the retirement income system is heavily weighted...

  10. Practice Ignition rebrands, launches new platform

    to a broader client engagement platform, helping accounting, bookkeeping and professional services businesses spark long-lasting client relationships with ease. The brand refresh follows 18 months of significant product investment, to build an even more...

  11. ‘We’re listening to tax professionals’, says ATO

    alone to do their jobs,” she said. “I hope that we’ve been able to do that through all the work that we’ve done over the last few years.” During her session at the Accountants Daily Strategy Day, Ms Gallagher will provide progress updates on the...

  12. More women become finance and accounting leaders during COVID

    is imminent, the number of women in senior management positions in Australia remains at 32 per cent in 2022, the same as last year, according to the report. The figure has grown by just 10 percentage points in Australia over the past eight years,...

  13. How to communicate the latest Trust Distribution ATO rulings to clients.

    in family dealings, has left accountants shocked. We heard your voice, as over 5,500 accountants registered for our webinar last week. During the session, we covered not only understanding the rulings from the ATO - but how to start planning for how you...

  14. ATO warns of crypto crackdown

    ATO is using data matching to make sure nothing slips through the net, acting assistant commissioner Sylvia Gallagher said last week. With more than half a million Aussies buying, selling or exchanging digital coins, she said: “If you’re not already...

  15. COVID compliance holiday coming to an end, says ATO

    post-COVID, acting assistant commissioner Sylvia Gallagher said. Speaking at the Accountants Daily Strategy Day in Sydney last week – and again at the event in Melbourne on Wednesday (9 March) – Ms Gallagher warned that the ATO would take a firm line on...

  16. SMEs emerge more resilient post-pandemic

    payment times is a welcome outcome and one that will greatly assist with cash flow into the future,” he said. “If the last two years have taught us anything it’s to expect the unexpected. For the country’s SMEs, moving to COVID-normal has meant...

  17. How to read the draft guidance on Div 7A

    of section 100A (s 100A) and Division 7A (Div 7A) of Part III of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (ITAA 1936). My column last month explored the operation of s 100A and how the Commissioner intends to apply the provision and devote compliance...

  18. Adviser review meets mixed response

    reforms. We’re disappointed that these are excluded in the terms of reference.” The final terms of the review, released late last week, will investigate whether there are opportunities to streamline and simplify regulatory compliance to reduce costs and...

  19. Petrol prices mean car allowance ‘undercooked’

    said accounting bodies, and will leave millions of taxpayers short-changed. The ATO announced the rise, up from 72¢, last week but its calculations are already being challenged. “It’s not reflective of the bowser price,” said Tony Greco of the IPA....

  20. Accountants urged to ramp up ATO debt clearance

    Daniel Riley. He said the ATO had resumed its debt collection activities across the small-business sector after a pause last year during lockdown. “This means businesses need to really focus on clearing the debt as the ATO pursues harder collection...