Assuming lead is required, the following 1452 results were found.

  1. Loan rejections surge for struggling SMEs

    for 60-month terms jumping 45 per cent on last quarter, Banjo said an inability to service new loans was still the leading cause of declined applications. Businesses were also failing to meet minimum eligibility criteria, it said. Compared to the same...

  2. Finalists revealed for Commercial Finance Awards 2024

    Awards 2024. The awards program, jointly run by Accountants Daily and sister brands Broker Daily and The Adviser, showcases leading commercial brokers, brokerages and aggregators paving the way in the Australian commercial finance industry. The...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Arabella Walton
    • Category: Business
  3. Quick guide: How accountants will play a crucial role in identifying climate related risks and opportunities

    CPA Australia’s nature-related guidance document for accountants and business leaders. In an era marked by increasing awareness of environmental issues, organisations are more attuned than ever to their dependence on nature and the associated risks and...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: CPA Australia
    • Category: Business
  4. 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...

  5. Accountants ‘disappointed’ by withdrawal of disallowance motion

    a clear list of issues that need to be disclosed when applicable,” said CPA Australia regulations and standards lead, Belinda Zohrab-McConnell. “Large parts of the determination’s obligations should be familiar to our members as they are drawn from the...

  6. COSBOA pushes for targeted SME policies ahead of election

    threats. COSBOA and CommBank said the report was created to spark meaningful conversations among policymakers, business leaders and the broader community to “champion the needs” of Australia’s small businesses and unlock their full potential. COSBOA CEO...

  7. CPA Australia reveals focus for first in-person congress since 2019

    focus of this year’s CPA Congress will be AI in finance and accounting. The 2024 congress will feature some of the world’s leading authorities on AI and will run from 15 October to 18 October at the National Convention Centre in Canberra. The event will...

  8. CA ANZ backs government’s mission to improve invoice payment times

    said this is an important step towards reducing payment times for all businesses. CA ANZ sustainability and business reform leader, Karen McWilliams FCA, said cash flow is key in this tough economic climate and it’s "no good" for businesses to have a...

  9. Government fails to deliver on agreed changes to code instrument: joint bodies

    15 required tax/BAS agents to report to the ATO statements that the agent reasonably believed were false, incorrect or misleading in a material particular, or omitted some matter or thing without which the statement is misleading in a material respect,...

  10. Building the next wave of leaders in the accounting profession

    Xero launched Xero Mentor Match – a program that connects accountants and bookkeepers, from new entrants to industry leaders and role models. To kick start the initiative, Xero has established a group of foundation members, including Shannon Smit of...

  11. Foreign investors warned on tax law changes: Grant Thornton

    account or income account. “There are several GST implications surrounding foreign investments into Australia that can lead to risks of material tax shortfalls and ATO compliance activity when overlooked in the planning stages,” Grant Thornton said. “As...

  12. What do the disqualified entity rules mean for practices?

    disqualified entities can include individuals, companies, partnerships, trusts and super funds. The criteria for what could lead to becoming a “disqualified entity” include those convicted of serious offences, fraud, or dishonesty, as well as those...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Barbara Selmer-Hansen, Impact Business Consulting
    • Category: Business
  13. CA ANZ sets the record straight on new pathway

    – who are passionate about our profession,” it said. The professional body also rejected suggestions that inclusive pathways lead to lower paid Chartered Accountants is patently untrue. To date there has been no evidence to suggest this is the case in...

  14. Labor resists pressure to scrap negative gearing

    discounts would be a more effective solution. “These unfair tax handouts are driving the rental and housing crisis,” Greens leader Adam Bandt said. “They help wealthy property investors buying their seventh property and hurt renters trying to buy their...

  15. Treasury releases draft amendments to code of conduct instrument

    set out in the original determination. The latest amendments make changes to section 15, which relates to false and misleading statements and section 45, which is in relation to keeping clients informer of relevant matters. The amendments repeal...

  16. Denying deductions for SIC, GIC ‘a hammer blow for small business’

    They can also claim a deduction for the shortfall interest charge, which is applied when incorrect self-assessment leads to a shortfall in tax paid. The proposed legislation will remove the ability to claim these as deductions. Taxpayers would continue...

  17. CPA welcomes push to make instant asset write-off permanent

    bill for the 2024 financial year was stalled for almost a year. In a joint statement with the shadow treasurer, deputy leader of the opposition Sussan Ley said the Coalition circulated Senate amendments on Wednesday to implement the party's policy to...

  18. Aptum Legal snags former ATO assistant commissioner

    has revealed former ATO acting assistant commissioner, Michael Buscema, has been appointed as its new tax disputes practice lead. Aptum Legal, which specialises in disputes, has recruited Michael Buscema to lead its tax disputes practice. Before joining...

  19. New initiative aims to make super ‘impenetrable’ to cyber crime: ASFA

    underscored the importance of a co-ordinated response to financial crime. Delahunty noted the peak super body is proud to be leading this initiative. “ASFA is uniquely placed to lead this work across our broad membership base and proud to be driving...

  20. Anti-money laundering bill to place further burden on accountants, warns CPA

    which will increase with the proposed obligations of the AML/CTF Amendment Bill. CPA Australia’s regulation and standards lead Belinda Zohrab-McConnell said CPA Australia has always supported strong, proportionate laws to prevent money laundering, but...