Business

Brace yourselves for joyless Christmas, business warned

The latest data from CreditorWatch shows trade receivables and other key indicators going down, and a bleak outlook...

15 December 2022 • By Philip King

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Business

Mental health ‘stigma’ means small business slow to seek help

More than one in four are diagnosed with an issue but almost half believe it counts against them, report finds.

15 December 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne

Technology

Carbon Accounting is here. What does this mean for your firm?

Hear from 80+ industry leaders at Accountex Australia’s CPD accredited program, with sessions curated to meet the...

14 December 2022 • By Accountex Australia

Technology

Free eBook: Unlock the power of client reviews to grow your practice

Attract potential clients. Discover practical tips to gain further credibility and grow your business.

14 December 2022 • By Intuit QuickBooks

Regulation

Director ID scheme fails to sign up 1 in 5

Extended deadline does little to encourage applications and ATO refuses to publish the final tally.

14 December 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

Small business calls for overhaul of insolvency laws

ASBFEO says complex and expensive administration procedures fail small businesses facing crises they cannot control.

14 December 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

KPMG nurtures local start-ups to solve post-pandemic problems

The Future Technology Program will strive to support innovative businesses looking to tackle the most pressing...

14 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Grant Thornton to trial 9-day fortnight in March

The current system is broken, CEO says, and a successful pilot would help reduce staff stress and attract recruits.

14 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

100A ruling leaves trust decisions haunted by ‘uncertainty’

The ATO fails to resolve the key question of what constitutes “ordinary family and commercial dealing”, tax...

13 December 2022 • By Philip King

Tax

Raids stop $33m in tax avoidance, ATO claims

Charges are pending following an operation with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) that uncovered 70 sales systems...

13 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Pessimistic CFOs fret over cyber risks, ESG and economy: Deloitte

Survey finds rising uncertainty and concerns over hacker threats and environmental pressures.

13 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

‘Identify your most valuable clients – and sack the rest!’

Diversifying, better communication and being unafraid of raising prices are key to lifting profits says a marketing...

13 December 2022 • By Philip King

Technology

BGL delivers seamless practice management for professional firms

The new BGL Suite two-way integration with practice management solutions allows firms to efficiently manage client and...

12 December 2022 • By Ivi tiongson

Business

Accountants: What to do when your clients divorce

Separations are most likely to occur in the first quarter of the year. A new year means a new life for many people, so...

12 December 2022 • By Hayder Shkara - Justice Family Lawyers

Technology

How Technology Is Streamlining Small Business Processes

Running a small business is no easy task. It requires planning, resource management, and attention to detail in order...

12 December 2022 • By Lucy Mitchell, Current Australia

Companies

Mortgage Choice

12 December 2022 • By Ivi tiongson

Regulation

FWO fines farms almost $80,000 for payslip breaches

Recent revisions to the award should have consigned handwritten timesheets to the past, the Fair Work Ombudsman says.

12 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

ATO seizes over 270k illicit cigarettes from Queensland retailers

The action was part of the Tax Office’s crackdown on the $8 billion shadow economy.

12 December 2022 • By Josh Needs