Technology

Digitisation a boon for productivity in cost-of-living crisis: MYOB

A survey by the accounting software company has found that 40 per cent of SMEs that digitised more operations in the...

25 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Tax

Hasty lodgers twice as likely to make mistakes, ATO warns

The Tax Office is warning taxpayers against rushing to lodge their tax returns on 1 July.

25 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Eastern states drive fall in job postings

As job ads fall, every industry is experiencing more applications compared to last year, SEEK data has shown.

24 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

PKF Melbourne banned from expert reports after ASIC probe

The firm has been barred from the service pending a review of its conflict of interest management and documentation...

24 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

How to diversify from tax to management accounting

Doing break-even analysis for SME clients could enable accountants to operate in management accounting, according to a...

24 June 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Caseware Australia launches AI digital assistant

The new tech product utilises the power of AI to enhance workflows in the accounting and audit space.

21 June 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Client-agent linking has stopped identity fraud: ATO

The Tax Office claims the process has been successful in stopping criminals from compromising agents’ client lists.

21 June 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

ATO ‘hell bent’ on chasing down $34bn in small business debts

Insolvency professionals warn the Tax Office is using DPNs and legal action to take a “far more aggressive” recovery...

21 June 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Leading professionals recognised at Australian Accounting Awards 2024

Accountants, auditors, bookkeepers, and rising stars were among those declared winners at this year’s awards.

20 June 2024 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Profiles

Alexander King – Tax adviser to the funds management and property sectors

Alexander King practices in tax consulting and compliance, specialising in the funds management, property,...

20 June 2024 • By Mann Judd: Advisory and Accounting

Business

Government urged to fast-track visas for migrant accountants

Firms are struggling to hire enough local workers to meet demand caused by insolvencies and reporting requirements,...

20 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Appointments

Ex-ABC general counsel to join BDO board as independent director

Connie Carnabuci will help evaluate governance structures amid heightened scrutiny of professional services firms.

20 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Consumer pullback fuels record insolvency wave: CreditorWatch

The long-awaited cut in spending has arrived and is hitting energy, education and mining businesses the hardest.

20 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Technology

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

Switching to e-invoicing cuts cyber risks and improves payment times, the small business ombudsman says.

20 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

ATO launches data-matching program for false Medicare levy claims

The Tax Office will receive Services Australia records from 180,000 individuals to crack down on dodgy levy exemption...

19 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

NSW to rebate payroll tax, waive debts in $189m GP bulk-billing push

The Australian-first initiative is expected to end the uncertainty for contractor doctors and make appointments...

19 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Technology

1 in 2 businesses flag ‘substantial’ AI spending

A survey finds adoption is booming as organisations seek to drive growth, improve customer experience and cut costs.

19 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

RBA makes cash rate call for June

The Reserve Bank has handed down its latest interest rate decision following higher-than-expected inflation data.

18 June 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee