Technology

Software overload means most CFOs stick to manual processes

With some finance leaders juggling over 50 different tools, technology is leaving them overwhelmed and ill-equipped to...

05 October 2023 • By Christine Chen

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Super

ATO steps up data-matching to snare late super payments

STP 2 and more sophisticated software enables the Tax Office to monitor payments quarter by quarter, a technical...

05 October 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Empowered with tech integration and flexibility

Discover how Melbourne-based accounting practice, Elsbury Advisory, achieved remarkable productivity gains &...

04 October 2023 • By Intuit QuickBooks

Business

Voice can enhance accounting profession, talent pool: CA ANZ

CA ANZ is the only accounting body to publicly support the Yes vote for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

04 October 2023 • By Christine Chen

Business

Experts call for rate cut after RBA decision

“A rate decrease would be a welcome Christmas present,” said one expert.

04 October 2023 • By Christine Chen

Appointments

CPA Australia appoints president, shakes up board

Veteran academic and board director Dale Pinto succeeds Merran Kelsall.

04 October 2023 • By Christine Chen

Tax

AAT decision overturns ATO ruling on trusts and Div 7A

Thousands of trusts have fallen into line with the Tax Office’s position that an unpaid present entitlement to a...

04 October 2023 • By Philip King

Super

Draft law for $3 million super tax reveals exemption details

The additional tax on large balances contains provisions for child recipients, structured settlements and deceased...

04 October 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Bullock brings steady hand to debut as RBA governor

Economic uncertainty persists but the RBA believes inflation will continue on a downward trend.

03 October 2023 • By Christine Chen

Technology

Financial controls ‘best defence for unfair fight with cyber crimes’

As digital outlaws become more sophisticated, controls that detect and prevent unauthorised activity can put...

03 October 2023 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Tech, skills boosts contain sting in tail for shareholders

The 20 per cent bonus deductions reduce the tax liability for a small business but can mean dividends arrive less than...

03 October 2023 • By Philip King

Super

SMSFA urges government to remove active member test

Residency of a fund should be determined on the same principles as all other entities for income tax purposes, the...

03 October 2023 • By Keeli Cambourne

Tax

Online lodgement deferral system a hit with users, ATO says

All applications must now been done via the office website and most agents had already switched over prior to the...

03 October 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

‘Expand FBT break to EV chargers, solar panels, batteries’

Removing upfront costs of switching from petrol to electric could increase EV take-up, says management consultant.

02 October 2023 • By Christine Chen

Business

Qld uni adds company turnaround course for finance students

Module created in partnership with specialist firm Vantage Performance will focus on restructuring and refinancing.

02 October 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Carbon acquires Melbourne firm in fifth takeover this year

With the rebranding of MG Partners and Davenports, the group now has 20 offices and 300 staff.

02 October 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

ATO raises $40m from crackdown on sales suppression tools

Retail and hospitality businesses using the technology should give themselves up or face the consequences, it says.

02 October 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Revenue to slump 12% in gloomy outlook for retailers

Data from Airwallex and the ABS show shoppers slashing spending ahead of the holiday period.

30 September 2023 • By Christine Chen