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  1. Aussie arm of NZ-based accounting firm closes

    The Australian operations of an accounting and advisory firm, which was originally led in part by one of Xero’s co-founders, has today confirmed its closure. Chief executive of RightWay, Greg Sheehan, confirmed to Accountants Daily that the firm will...

  2. EOFY tax planning tips for super

    Accountants and their clients will have some unique strategy dilemmas to consider in the lead-up to 30 June this year. In this episode, we share a conversation with one of our sister brands, The SMSF Adviser Show. Tim Miller, SMSF technical and...

  3. RSM promotes nine with focus on cyber, climate risks

    Fresh partners with expertise in ESG and digital security bolster the firm’s Perth leadership team. RSM Australia has promoted nine including three to partner level in an effort to bolster its leadership team in Perth and meet demand for specialist...

  4. Getting the foundations right for responsible AI in small businesses

    AI is evolving faster than many small businesses’ governance frameworks, reinforcing the need for clear, practical guidance on responsible use. AI can lift productivity, streamline compliance and improve decision‑making. Yet for many small and medium...

  5. Calls for legal privilege to be extended to tax advice

    to tax advice provided by registered tax agents. IPA chief executive officer Andrew Conway said Australia must follow the lead of other progressive industrialised nations such as the USA and the UK and extend legal privilege to tax advice. “Consumers...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Tax
  6. Name change after global consulting group acquired by PwC

    acquisition is a significant step forward for PwC and its stakeholders. “This combination of PwC and Strategy& will see PwC lead the way in changing the landscape of the global consulting business,” he said “Businesses are navigating unprecedented,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  7. Former Kleenmaid auditor suspended for 3 years

    (CALDB). ASIC alleged, and the CALDB found, Mr Wessels failed to carry out and perform adequately and properly his duties as lead auditor of Kleenmaid’s financial report for the year ended 30 June 2008. Specifically, the CALDB said Mr Wessels should...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff Reporter
    • Category: Business
  8. New index launched to guide retailers

    Leading accounting and advisory firm BDO has linked up with cloud-based software provider Retail Express to launch a free service allowing retailers to access critical information about the “health” of their businesses and how they are faring against...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  9. A chance for real reform

    change and improvement in the tax system, but now the government must take advantage, says Sian Sinclair, national industry leader, real estate and construction, at Grant Thornton. “It’s been a long time since the government has been this frank with us...

  10. Government encouraging tax avoidance: William Buck

    said that while, by world standards, Australians are relatively good at complying with their tax requirements, any policies leading to high compliance costs, complexity or perceived inequity in the tax system would serve to encourage higher levels of...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Tax
  11. Budget: industry bodies lament short-term vision

    he said. “Piecemeal tax hikes can erode business confidence and may not produce the anticipated revenue levels as it can lead to behavioural changes. “The promised tax reform white paper can’t come quickly enough to restore productivity and growth in...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  12. Corporate regulator's funding slashed

    and changing the funding model around for licensees and financial planning businesses," he said. Funding cuts inevitably lead to staffing cuts, he added. "The question is which divisions in ASIC they're cutting those resources from – and what direct...

  13. Ignoring GST is costing small business

    such as insurance, motor vehicles, conveyancing and payroll; enable reductions in corporate and personal tax rates; and lead to an increase in productivity and economic growth for Australia, said Mr Malley. “We have to stop thinking of tax reform as...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  14. MYOB strengthens its online capabilities

    enhance their client relationships. “From our perspective as an accountant, the increase in connection to our clients will lead to more client engagement, allowing us to seamlessly partner with the client to achieve their goals,” he said. “This also...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  15. Australia cautioned on complacency

    the money wants to come flooding back the other way and people want to get out, there’s no road there,” he said. “This will lead to volatility in the illiquid asset class.” The Institute of Chartered Accountants' head of leadership and advocacy, Rob...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff Reporter
    • Category: Business
  16. The key to successful leadership

    for being a respected and successful boss. Nick Deligiannis, managing director of Hays in Australia and New Zealand, said leaders must take stock of their management style as it is all too easy to slip unconsciously into poor behaviours without even...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  17. 'Innovate and adapt', says Deloitte

    of customers in new markets, according to Deloitte. Releasing a new report, Australian Business Trends 2014, Selwyn D’Souza, lead strategy partner at Deloitte, said Australian companies must capitalise on proximity to the growth markets of Asia and take...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  18. Insolvencies set to spike

    of the federal Budget, government departments are finalising budgets and resources for 2014/2015, which Mr Cribb said will lead to the ATO ramping up tax debt recovery efforts and the likelihood of all forms of insolvency appointments increasing in the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  19. Warning on international information exchange

    to work, such as birth dates and places of all individuals • The lack of any materiality criteria in the CRS, which could lead to significant compliance costs where revenue loss is not material • The concerns of confidentiality of taxpayer information –...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  20. ICAA and NZ chartered accountants join forces

    has been the new organisation being the most relevant service to our members, particularly with the focus on education and leadership and advocacy,” added Mr White. “The new body will directly benefit members through the robust, responsive and relevant...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business