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  1. IPA locks in new exec appointment

    The Institute of Public Accountants has appointed a new lead within in its education department. Professor Gary Pflugrath, formerly of the University of NSW, the RBA and International Federation of Accountants, is now executive general manager, IPA...

  2. ATO clarifies super guarantee amnesty confusion

    senior tax trainer, Robyn Jacobson acknowledged the tricky environment for advisers but believes disclosure will ultimately lead to better outcomes for clients. “The employer will always be better off disclosing than not disclosing: they will either get...

  3. How governments are using blockchain technology

    term,” Donaghy says. “Another critical step is that the Australian Government’s Digital Transformation Agency is taking a lead with exploring blockchain uses in government. In our experience, their digital marketplace is very useful for Australian...

  4. Auditors fear fee drops distort benefits of proposed changes

    hasn't identified that, then the auditor will have to dig further and root out everything behind it, and it could lead to changes to financial statements, changes to tax returns, which will cause more money. “I have really good clients and even they...

  5. Small biz accountants, bookkeepers on notice as audit locked in

    various industries, including retail, accommodation and food services. “Businesses should be warned that non-compliance can lead to action ranging from formal cautions and on-the-spot fines to litigation for the most serious breaches,” said Fair Work...

  6. One-Year Bankruptcy: What could possibly go wrong?

    the benefits of 12-month bankruptcy for ‘genuine’ bankrupts, we believe the reform is dangerously over-simplified and could lead to the exploitation of our bankruptcy system by ‘rogue bankrupts’. To understand the risks, here’s a real-life example. A...

  7. Accounting education tipped to face ‘enormous mismatch’

    tertiary system are not considered, says one big four firm. Speaking to Accountants Daily, KPMG national education sector leader, Professor Stephen Parker likened the amount of change headed in Australia’s direction to the industrial revolution, warning...

  8. Federal court places orders against dealer group owner

    Financial Planning. Libertas Financial Planning expanded its licensing offer to SMSF accountants back in 2014 in the lead up to the end of the accountants’ exemption. Advisers under the Beacon Group licence also provide SMSF services. Linchpin and...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Reporter
    • Category: Business

  9. Accounting, finance record spate of data breaches: OAIC figures

    obligations under the new laws. “What was interesting is the high amount of human errors that led to data breaches – this leads me to believe that accounting practices that suffered from a data breach had poor levels of security hygiene and lacked basic...

  10. Accounting offshore – the 8 things you need to know

    will smooth the path and minimise disruption to both your onshore and offshore operations. Failure to involve the team can lead to a negative ‘them and us’ culture. It is seriously disruptive when your onshore team is picking holes in your offshore...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Andrew Mault
    • Category: Business

  11. #MeToo, royal commission prompt new Grant Thornton hire

    of misconduct from the royal commission and the #MeToo movement. Matthew Croxford will join Grant Thornton as a partner to lead its national human capital practice, with a goal to develop a strategy for firms to improve their workplace culture. Formerly...

  12. Navigating contracts with insolvent counterparties

    and limiting the effect of the stay on counterparties, there are concerns that the lengthy list of exempted contracts may lead to an uneven enforcement of various parties’ rights, resulting in different and possibly unfair outcomes for stakeholders. By...

  13. 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...

  14. Income tax focus ‘coming back to haunt us’, govt report shows

    the absence of other taxation reforms, maintaining Commonwealth Government revenue at recent levels as a share of GDP will lead to an increasing reliance on taxes on labour income through the personal income tax system.” Speaking to Accountants Daily,...

  15. Association offers different take on survey results

    or “high” for their ethics and honesty, compared to nurses who came first at 94 per cent. However, accountants continued to lead the financial-related profession, outperforming bank managers, financial planners, insurance brokers, and real estate...

  16. ‘Unfair’ rush to payment summaries causing frustration

    the accountant in practice wants that to happen, it needs to be communicated months in advance so all of the preparation can lead up to that point,” she added. “It’s not fair for BAS agents to receive a message on 27 June to say we want everything done...

  17. Keeping your clients’ assets safe

    their personal exposure, should things go pear shaped financially. Sadly, if the ramifications are severe enough, it could lead to the bankruptcy of the small business owner or a company director. In fact, we often hear the line “had I known that I...

  18. Government called on for CGT cuts, deduction caps for property

    for most “mum-and-dad” investors, with the exact figures depending on wage income, interest rates and capital growth,” said lead author of the research, Professor Richard Eccleston. The modelling suggests that in the first year, with a $20,000 cap, only...

  19. Vincents brings reshuffle and new service for FY19

    it has recruited former Macquarie segment head for the healthcare and built environment industries, Phil Ringuet, to lead the new team after leaving his position early last month. Vincents managing director David Rose said Mr Ringuet’s appointment has...

  20. Ex-KPMG boss to chair new black economy advisory board

    and Financial Services Kelly O’Dwyer has announced that Michael Andrew, who is the current Board of Taxation chair, will lead the government’s new black economy advisory board. Mr Andrew, who chaired the black economy taskforce last year, will oversee a...

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