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  1. Div 296 now a matter of when, not if

    she said. “There have been many voices calling for a change in method such as one that doesn’t tax unrealised gains. In the last Parliament, concern over that specific design feature on the crossbench was enough to discourage the government from...

  2. Ditch ‘error-prone’, insecure invoicing methods, says ASBFEO

    $92 million in reported losses in 2023. “Scamwatch data shows small businesses lost millions of dollars in such scams last year. Using e-invoicing can reduce this risk,” he said. Making the switch to electronic invoicing would allow businesses to...

  3. Distribution traps for corporate beneficiaries

    their TFN to the trustee before the payment or distribution is made, the trustee must lodge a TFN report with the ATO by the last day of the month following the end of the quarter in which the TFN was quoted. For present entitlements arising in the June...

  4. Disruption fear 'over-used' in accounting, says mid-tier

    with clients. Speaking to Accountants Daily after winning Firm of the Year at the 2017 Australian Accounting Awards last month, Pitcher Partners Sydney managing partner Rob Southwell said that firms mustn’t get preoccupied with technology. Mr Southwell...

  5. Disqualified agents to be ‘weeded out’ if law passes

    entity” would be an individual or corporation that was neither a registered tax agent or BAS agent that within the last five years had been convicted of a serious taxation offence, a serious offence, an offence involving fraud or dishonesty, or been...

  6. Discretionary spending by households dips in latest data

    ABS head of business statistics Robert Ewing said growth in household spending has risen from its low point in December last year. “The 3.6 per cent rise in spending follows increases of 1.2 per cent in December, and 2.9 per cent in January,” said...

  7. Discover why over 200 Australian Accountants & Bookkeepers registered to see this brand new App

    Promoted by Last week Accountants Daily and Digital First revealed a webinar – only offered to readers – by MyFirmsApp. It was our way of introducing a powerful App service to the Australian accountancy market. We expected a handful of pioneering...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Content Partner
    • Category: Regulation
  8. Disclose contractor payments by 28 August, ATO warns

    The ATO is warning businesses that they have until 28 August to complete a taxable payment annual report (TPAR) for last year as it cracks down on the shadow economy. Around $350 billion in payments made to 950,000 contractors were reported last year...

  9. Disallowance motion on code changes voted down in Senate

    on tax professionals to help with their financial affairs". Senator Dean Smith filed a motion to block the new obligations last month following concerns raised by professional bodies and the wider tax community. The government has committed to...

  10. Disability services provider forced to back-pay over $3m

    the healthcare and disability services industries face acute staff shortages and suggestions, including at the jobs summit last week, that low pay was a key disincentive for workers. CLRS was found to have underpaid employees’ minimum wages between 2015...

  11. Directors on the hook for cyber security, ASIC warns

    including within supply chains. Speaking at the Australian Financial Review Cyber Summit yesterday, Mr Longo said last year’s attacks against Optus and Medibank were a wake-up call but surveys showed most businesses lacked confidence in their...

  12. Director identification numbers back on the table

    The government has reintroduced a bill that will see the implementation of director identification numbers. Last week, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Registries Modernisation and Other Measures) Bill 2019 was introduced, after the previous iteration of...

  13. Director GST liability inches forward with Senate committee approval

    Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Bill 2019 be passed, after the Senate referred the bill to the committee last month. The bill seeks to implement four measures to combat illegal phoenix activity, including new offences to prohibit...

  14. Digitisation has turned the finance function on its head

    study by Sage revealed that 93 per cent of financial decision-makers feel their role has significantly changed over the last five years. Over two-thirds of this group attribute this to the digitisation of the industry. This new landscape of fast-paced,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Kerry Agiasotis, Sage
    • Category: Business
  15. Digitisation a boon for productivity in cost-of-living crisis: MYOB

    said the average productivity rating was 6.2 out of 10. “The nation’s 2.5+ million SMEs have shown resilience throughout the last few years, and with further difficulties anticipated as the economy stabilises it will be important to review their...

  16. Digitalisation of record-keeping the key to a seamless tax time

    topics, including record keeping basics, are available for people to come along to,” Mr Watson said. “We also have, over the last few years, we’ve developed a cash flow coaching kit. The kits designed for a trusted advisor of small business to actually...

  17. Digital workspace for accountants – a better practice wherever work is

    way of accessing everything you need to run your practice, enabling you to drive efficiencies & improve client services. The last two years have seen a significant shift towards hybrid working. It's therefore essential your practice environment is...

  18. 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...

  19. Digital businesses 8 times more likely to grow, research finds

    of the economy”, with small businesses making up two thirds of the economy and 280,000 new businesses started in Australia last year.

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Reporter
    • Category: Business
  20. Difference Between Leasing vs Hire Purchase

    full cost of the car before taking ownership. This usually involves monthly payments over a period of 12-48 months, with the last payment being for the deposit. Once this has been paid off, you will take full ownership of the car. What is the difference...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Lucy Mitchell, Current Australia
    • Category: Business