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  1. $150k instant asset write-off set for significant drop

    that the asset will need to be used or installed ready for use by 30 June 2020. “Often, more expensive assets have a longer lead time between order and delivery/installation, so businesses that want to claim the deduction need to get their orders in,”...

  2. ‘Consult us first’: Government warned against hasty stimulus changes

    cognisant of the implementation risks associated with adjusting current stimulus measures and any reforms,” said CA ANZ tax leader Michael Croker. “Adequate lead times must be provided so that we and the clients we serve have an opportunity to plan and...

  3. Accountants Daily Australian Accounting Awards Finalist Showcase – Boutique Firm of the Year (less than 20 employees)

    categories. In this episode, Accountants Daily editor Jotham Lian is joined by Malika Siyali, market development and agile lead at Thomson Reuters, Gold Partner of the awards, and two finalists who share how they are feeling about having gained...

  4. JobKeeper public register ruled out as payments reach $13bn

    by the government and the Tax Office. Tax experts have publicly floated the idea that Australia should follow New Zealand’s lead and introduce a public register of businesses part of the JobKeeper wage scheme to curb wrongdoing. Pressed by Greens...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
    • Category: Tax
  5. Mid-tier appoints joint audit chairs

    team from Forsythes Assurance and Risk merged with PKF. PKF Australia chair Norm Draper said he was confident the new joint leadership model would be successful, and thanked Mr Bradby for growing the firm’s audit and assurance practice during his time....

  6. Accounting network expands Victoria offering

    Melbourne. The merger will see Ross Group rebranded to Carbon Group, with Igor Hnatko, who joined Carbon in 2019, to lead the rebranded firm as principal partner. Ross Group managing director Ashley Ross said the merger came down to Carbon’s growth and...

  7. ATO reins in early access to super tax schemes

    The ATO’s guidance also leans towards a pragmatic approach to fast-moving scenarios encountered by taxpayers that may lead them to withdraw and re-contribute their super. “We understand that these are uncertain times and people’s circumstances change,...

  8. Mid-tier announces 5 new partners

    financial-year appointments with the promotion to principal in its private advisory business in Cairns. All six of the new leaders have been with Grant Thornton or one of its predecessors for their entire careers, the firm said. Grant Thornton chief...

  9. IPA joins forces with bookkeeping association

    continue to be preserved, with operational autonomy across both brands. AAT chief executive Rochelle Park will continue to lead the AAT as part of the IPA Group and will assume a role within the Group Executive team of the IPA. The integration will see...

  10. Reporting: Less pain, more gain

    Financial reporting can sometimes feel like a necessary evil, but during times of economic upheaval, reporting gives finance leaders the visibility into operations they need. This insight helps them make the right decisions at the right time and avoid...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Jason Toshack, Oracle NetSuite
    • Category: Business
  11. ASBFEO calls for accountant advice for struggling businesses

    “If the small-business owner, with the approval of a registered liquidator, could restructure their affairs, it would likely lead to more positive outcomes, including a greater return to creditors.” Ms Carnell has also called for the cost of insolvency...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Reporter
    • Category: Business
  12. Accounting profession waits on JobKeeper 2.0 guidance

    test for each of the June, September and December 2020 quarters. Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand tax leader Michael Croker said that while the extension was welcomed, accountants would need further details around the eligibility criteria...

  13. Navigate change with these 5-steps to achieving best practice payroll

    a good time to review your payroll processes and ensure you’re equipped to manage change and stay compliant. Never have leaders of HR and finance functions been forced to juggle as many responsibilities as they have right now, and there’s no sign of...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: ADP Australia and New Zealand
    • Category: Regulation
  14. Former financial adviser’s ‘Ponzi scheme’ ends with 6-year jail term

    Wealth Pty Ltd, to six years’ imprisonment, to be eligible for parole after serving four years. Mr Miller had earlier pleaded guilty to six counts of engaging in dishonest conduct in the course of carrying on a financial services business between July...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Reporter
    • Category: Business
  15. High Court rules in favour of employers on personal leave accruals

    on companies, and also created a disparity in entitlements for part-time employees, and a level of complexity that could lead to employers re-considering flexible working arrangements. “We are pleased to see that the historical understanding of personal...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
    • Category: Business
  16. TPB secures data-sharing deal with BAS agent association

    director Peter Thorp said the spirit in which the MOU had been agreed on would be beneficial for both parties. “The MOU will lead to greater co-operation, better communication and more streamlined procedural dealings between the ABA and the TPB,” Mr...

  17. Surprise audits recover $430,000 for Geelong workers

    non-compliance and may face legal proceedings. Other non-compliant businesses were advised that future breaches will likely lead to enforcement action. Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker said the low rate of compliance was disappointing. “The level of...

  18. TPB-ATO independence in the firing line as terminations spike

    High-risk practitioners, including those with outstanding personal tax obligations, have long been on the TPB’s radar, leading to a 129 per cent spike in practitioner terminations in the 12 months to 30 June. While the regulator has not provided a...

  19. The Tax Institute appoints new tax counsel

    tax profession. “Julie is highly credentialed and has been recognised among her peers and throughout the profession for her leadership and excellence in tax,” Mr Mills said. “As the Tax Institute takes the lead on not only guiding practitioners through...

  20. US-style debtor-led bankruptcy arrangement risky, government warned

    and investment policy manager Gavan Ord believes undertaking such major reform without appropriate consultation could lead to a number of adverse outcomes for businesses and creditors. “The consequences of such changes would need to be carefully...