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  1. TPRS could extend to all ABN holders, mid-tier predicts

    payments reporting system now legislated to cover the cleaning and courier industries, one mid-tier firm believes it might lead to a possibility of all ABN holders being eventually covered. Earlier this week, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Black Economy...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Jotham Lian
    • Category: Tax
  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. TPB review called to consider skyrocketing cost of practice

    to $675, with tax (financial) advisers paying $540, and $135 for BAS agents. Mr Drum believes the accumulative costs will lead to market concentration and reduced competition, reflected by ASIC’s latest licensing and registration assessment, which...

  5. TPB relaxes requirements in COVID-19 response

    Michael O’Neill. “We understand that your health and safety and that of your family’s is of utmost importance, and this can lead to not being able to meet some of your obligations with us.” In removing the cap, the TPB has noted that practitioners must...

  6. TPB joins chorus of ‘cowboy agents’ warnings

    Whistleblower protection Alongside the new black economy measures, Mr Taylor said the proposed whistleblower laws would lead to an increased focus on egregious tax practitioners. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Bill...

  7. TPB highlights risky agent behaviour ahead of crackdown

    board member Peter de Cure said the regulator’s use of data and analytics would also help it pinpoint indicators that could lead to reckless behaviour down the track. “For example, a tax practitioner known to previously being involved in problem...

  8. TPB highlights confidentiality concerns with Tax Office review

    or simply say “the tax office is very bad”. “By all means, if you want to remain anonymous, remain anonymous, but at least lead me to what I need to investigate,” he said. Mr Noroozi added that “in any event, we would never disclose anything without...

  9. TPB cautions taxpayers on financial risks of ‘finfluencer’ advice

    handbag as a work laptop bag and claiming thousands of dollars in fuel costs without needing receipts. Jenny Wong, tax lead at CPA Australia, said it was concerning that many Australians watch this content and assume they are getting free expert advice....

  10. TPB acknowledges wellbeing concerns with latest concession

    Michael O’Neill. “We understand that your health and safety and that of your family’s is of utmost importance, and this can lead to not being able to meet some of your obligations with us.” The TPB has also noted that while the 25 per cent professional...

  11. Top-earning women in bookkeeping told to break stereotypes

    men in terms of earning capacity in bookkeeping, and one bookkeeper believes they are in a prime position to take the lead at the top end of the consultant market. Data from the tax office for the 2014-15 financial year showed female bookkeepers had an...

  12. Top accounting firms unite to tackle mental health

    to $51 billion per year. KPMG national managing partner people and corporate affairs, Deborah Yates, said it was vital for leaders to actively build mentally healthy workplaces. “People want leaders to be human first. I wonder if, in all the technical...

  13. Tips to Offer when asked for Tech Advice

    that allows them to combine accounting with stock control, sales activities, online marketing and more. This could not only lead to cost-savings by streamlining operations, but also more informed decisions because they can see all their information in...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: XPECT Enterprise Cloud Platform for SMEs
    • Category: Technology
  14. Tips for managing change in your firm

    communication is one of the key factors in the successful implementation of change. Get the right people in place to lead the change. What skills do you need? What attitudes are you looking for? And who has them? Devise the vision and strategy. What...

  15. Time for accounts payable to raise its game against cyber crime

    in the finance and accounting departments. There is a recognition within these organisations that while finding fraud can lead to negative attention, failing to prevent, detect or respond to fraud is usually far worse. There is also an acceptance that...

  16. TikTok tax advice misleading taxpayers, cautions CPA

    after seeing numerous examples of outrageous claims about tax deductions. Taxpayers have been cautioned about some of the misleading claims emerging about work-related deductions on social media platforms as the end of the financial year approaches. CPA...

  17. Thousands of clients set to be contacted on incoming STP deadline

    minutes to complete each pay period; and does not require the employer to maintain the software. You can listen to ATO STP lead John Shepherd speak about what small businesses can expect ahead of the 1 July 2019 deadline and the range of alternative...

  18. Thoughts on mental health, longevity after 40 years in accounting

    a personal issue; it directly impacts our ability to make sound professional decisions, provide quality advice to clients, lead our teams, and enjoy long and sustainable careers in the profession.” “There is no one-size-fits-all approach to managing...

  19. The year the accountant shortage got worse

    and inflexible hours. People2people found that talent retention was the primary challenge for 46 per cent of accounting leaders while cloud accounting platform Dext said over a third of accountants it surveyed were considering a career change in the...

  20. The year of workplace law upheaval

    which proposed to reinstate the old multi-factorial test. According to employment lawyer Nicholas Parkinson, that would lead to an “incongruous position” where the Fair Work Act, FWO, courts and tribunals would use one definition of employment, and the...