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  1. ASIC suspends auditor for five years

    ASIC has accepted an enforceable undertaking (EU) from the former Banksia lead auditor, suspending him until 2019. As part of an ongoing investigation into the collapse of Banksia Financial Group (Banksia Group), ASIC has suspended Warren John Sinnott...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Regulation
  2. ASIC sounds warning around high-yield bond scams

    can verify who is using the information and how it will be used. We are seeing a rise in suspicious websites that are simply lead generators for scammers. “Ensuring investment products are true-to-label is front and centre for ASIC. While true-to-label...

  3. ASIC outlines key strategies for crypto regulation

    of individual regulators, nor global borders.” “Market fragmentation and the risk of inconsistent regulatory treatment can lead to arbitrage and expose consumers to greater harm.” Mr Hughes was also concerned that the majority who invest in crypto fail...

  4. ASIC homes in on accountants' SOAs

    be taking no prisoners on the issue of compliance with the requirements of an AFSL. This was particularly the case in the lead up towards the end of the accountants' exemption phase-out period in July last year, when it became clear that the AFSL regime...

  5. ASIC highlights COVID-19 financial reporting focus areas

    about business impacts and potential uncertainties will “continue to be vital”. Disclosing uncertainties, it said, may lead to a wider range of valid judgements on asset values and other estimates. It reiterated that, while these uncertainties may vary...

  6. ASIC finds inappropriate accounting treatments in financial reports

    any changes to their financial reporting and ASIC has said that enquiries of the remaining entities will not necessarily lead to material restatements. ASIC has indicated that its focus areas for 30 June 2017 financial reports will highlight the need...

  7. ASIC dismisses calls for licensed accountants to be excluded from levy

    accessible for all Australians.” CPA Australia have also lobbied hard against the IFM, arguing that the high costs would lead to further market concentration, in turn pushing up prices, and discouraging new entrants into the sector....

  8. ASIC continues liquidator crackdown

    his duties in that he: • Failed to recognise a relatively large value of referrals to him from one work referrer might lead to concerns about his independence and impartiality – he should not have accepted those appointments; • Failed to make reasonable...

  9. ASIC commissioner exits before end of term

    11 months before his terms ends, after accepting a role as general counsel at asset manager Vanguard. Mr Hughes had been a lead voice on the issues of whistleblowers and audit quality. He has previously held several positions at ASIC, including senior...

  10. ASIC circles former auditor over failure to comply with standards

    to conduct the audit of Big Un in compliance with auditing standards. The matter stems from Mr Stem’s appointment as the lead auditor for Big Un for the financial year ended 30 June 2017. According to a statement from the corporate watchdog, Big Un...

  11. ASIC cancels registration of two liquidators

    he said. “Our work identifying failure to comply with basic obligations can highlight more systemic issues which will lead to ASIC enforcement action.” Cancellation for both Mr McCroary and Mr Fawcett took effect on 29 July 2015, following the...

  12. ASFA proposes tax policies for strengthening super sector

    noted. The body also stressed changes to LISTO were crucial based on recent government income tax cuts, which would lead to over one million low-income workers having the small tax advantage for their super contributions further reduced. Additionally,...

  13. ASFA calls for super tax changes for low income earners

    security in retirement for individuals on lower incomes, especially women. “If adopted, ASFA’s budget recommendations would lead to better retirement outcomes for Australians, particularly low-and middle-income earners,” Delahunty said. “Importantly,...

  14. ASBFEO issues copyright law warning for small businesses

    not to consider their own unfounded DMCA action against competitors, as misuse of legal protections could backfire and lead to action being taken against them. “In all cases, Australian small and family businesses should get their own legal advice if...

  15. ASBFEO floats legislative fix for late payment terms

    big businesses have had more than enough chances to do the right thing, so if they can’t follow Telstra and Rio’s lead, I will have no choice but to recommend legislation requiring 30-day payment terms across the board.” Ms Carnell noted that there is a...

  16. 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
  17. Are young workers facing a ‘resilience crisis’?

    likely to experience issues, with 21 per cent of under 30s reporting low resilience ratios. According to Springfox, this can lead to issues such as chronic distress, anxiety, illness, self-doubt, fatigue, and apathy. The report noted that males were...

  18. Are you the ‘average accountant’? Census data gives up its secrets

    through from university, combined with the overall aging of the population. Insights to consider: An aging workforce can lead to large waves of workers retiring. The accounting industry should consider how to attract younger people to the profession to...

  19. Are leaders born or are they made?

    Become a more effective leader of change in a public practice with this invaluable two-day online conference. In an environment where transformation is an imperative rather than an option, public practitioners are facing the challenged head on. But...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Chartered Accountants
    • Category: Business
  20. Are Australian companies prepared for the US-led payroll compliance shift?

    US companies will be experiencing a significant shift in employee compensation reporting requirements, which will likely lead to much greater awareness of employee entitlement compliance, not only in the US, but on a global scale. The United States...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Marcus Zeltzer, Yellow Canary
    • Category: Technology