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‘Bloated’ CA ANZ blasted over $90m payroll bill
Two members take a fine-tooth comb to its finances and puzzle over its headcount comprising 1,300 staff, including...
20 October 2023 • By Philip King
Tax
How the ATO has morphed into a quasi-lawmaker
20 October 2023 • By John Jeffreys
Regulation
Curb opaque powers of Commissioner, tax watchdog urges
20 October 2023 • By Christine Chen
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Super
Farmers, small business ‘to bear brunt of $3m super tax’
Those with illiquid assets such as premises or land in super could struggle to pay the tax, the SMSF Association says.
20 October 2023 • By Philip King
Technology
EzyCollect adds payment plans to accounts receivable platform
The new addition seizes the rising rates of e-invoicing adoption among businesses.
20 October 2023 • By Christine Chen
Business
Why workplace accountability fails – and how to fix it
If your staff aren’t high-fiving each other in the hallways, perhaps something’s gone awry in your KPIs.
20 October 2023 • By Barbara Selmer Hansen
Business
Accounting firms blossoming in the regions, survey finds
Two out of three are optimistic about the future although finding staff remains a challenge, says NAB.
19 October 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee
Regulation
Whistleblower hits snag in $15m claim over alleged tax fraud
Court strikes out part of damages case against Lendlease and PwC-owned advisory firm.
19 October 2023 • By Naomi Neilson
Regulation
Tax agent who lent registration number banned for 5 years
The TPB strikes off a practitioner who enabled unregistered agents to access ATO online services.
19 October 2023 • By Philip King
Regulation
High Court rules against Victoria’s electric vehicle road charge
UPDATED: The state “imposes a duty of excise” within the meaning of s90 of the Constitution, its judgement says.
18 October 2023 • By Philip King
Business
Outdated views of finance deterring women: WGEA
The financial services industry could attract more women by dispelling the myth that it solely requires strong...
18 October 2023 • By Malavika Santhebennur
Tax
Payroll tax ruling ‘financially devastating’, dentists warn
As many as 60 per cent of dental practices in NSW are expected to receive tax bills, the Australian Dental Association...
18 October 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee
Business
Key business data points to ‘sharp rise in company collapses’
Business activity below pre-pandemic levels and rising payment defaults paint a gloomy picture, according to...
18 October 2023 • By Philip King
Regulation
CA ANZ should ‘stick to your own lane’ on the Voice
Members have slammed the body’s support for the referendum proposal as beyond its remit and “outrageously presumptuous”.
18 October 2023 • By Philip King
Business
You’re the voice and CA ANZ understands it
Members are bound to disagree on the issue but the body remains committed to the Uluru Statement from the Heart, it...
17 October 2023 • By Philip King
Regulation
Government outlines rules regime for crypto platforms
Digital asset providers will come under existing financial services laws and need an AFSL under proposals just released.
17 October 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee
Business
Small business ‘dying from a thousand cuts to consumer spending’
High street data from MYOB suggests every rate increase comes with a sharp downturn in purchases and Christmas is...
17 October 2023 • By Philip King
Regulation
Logistics company fined for underpaying hundreds of migrants $3.6m
Federal Court imposes a $558,000 penalty on the business for deliberately short changing holiday visa holders over...
17 October 2023 • By Philip King
Business
Accountants ‘should act early on tax debt red flags’
Seeking help sooner rather than later gives a business owner more options and leads to a better result for all the...
16 October 2023 • By Philip King
Business
Carbon acquires fourth Victoria office with bookkeeping takeover
Based on the Mornington Peninsula, Rad Bookkeeping & Business Solutions is the group’s seventh acquisition this year.
16 October 2023 • By Philip King