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Business
Small businesses brace for summertime blues
The sector is worried about how the rising cost of living will impact their holiday season sales, research finds.
02 December 2022 • By Philip King
Appointments
AAT president resigns after 8 months
02 December 2022 • By Josh Needs
Tax
Have yourself an FBT-free Christmas
01 December 2022 • By Josh Needs
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Business
Big winners but some losers in salary versus CPI
More professionals are threatening to move if their salaries fail to keep pace with inflation, research finds.
01 December 2022 • By Keonia Swift
Business
‘Too soon to celebrate’ fall in inflation rate
The headline figure remains high and businesses will struggle with increased costs and slower consumer spending,...
01 December 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Have a plan, stash the phone and join the party people!
The client Christmas party is the easiest networking event on the calendar but many are unsure how to act or use it to...
01 December 2022 • By Julia Ewert
Business
Businesses must be financially fit to ward off risks: CreditorWatch
Challenges range from inflation to partner insolvency and there are four ways to dodge disasters, says the agency.
01 December 2022 • By Josh Needs
Regulation
ABRS extends director ID deadline by 2 weeks
Registrar confirms more than 1 in 4 have yet to apply.
30 November 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee
Business
CPI figure out for October
Prices for essentials such as fuel, construction, and fresh produce all increase rapidly.
30 November 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Credit card complacency ‘costs consumers thousands’
Accountants could help save their clients thousands of dollars a year simply by getting them to change their card...
30 November 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne
Business
ASIC shareholder engagement just a ‘tick-a-box’ exercise: CPA
The body says corporate insolvency and small business restructuring need reform post-pandemic.
30 November 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Australian finalist wins global EY event
The bachelor of commerce student was selected for the London finals after winning the 2021 Oceania competition.
30 November 2022 • By Josh Needs
Tax
What the FTX fallout means for accountants
The dramatic collapse of the crypto exchange has left around 30,000 Australians on the list of more than 1 million...
30 November 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne
Business
First criminal wage theft charges lodged under Victorian act
Action under Victorian state law can result in up to 10 years imprisonment and fines of $1.1 million.
30 November 2022 • By Keonia Swift
Business
Real wage growth now will push rates higher, warns Lowe
The RBA governor says a reduction in real wages is essential to keep the lid on inflation.
29 November 2022 • By Josh Needs
Appointments
First female CEO appointed to Office of Financial Management
The selection comes after her predecessor was nominated by the government to join the International Monetary Fund.
29 November 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Small breakaway firms are future of the profession
Disaffected millennials will challenge the established order and be a driving force for change, says Shaye Thyer of...
29 November 2022 • By Philip King
Super
Bill to lower downsizer age passes both houses
The bill to reduce the eligibility age for downsizer contributions down to age 55 has now passed the Senate and awaits...
29 November 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee
Business
Accountants ‘miss a trick when it comes to sales’
The profession needs to unlearn the notion that public practice is poorly paid, says the head of accounting at Intuit...
28 November 2022 • By Philip King
Business
Clients have grown more demanding of accountants: KeyPay
The relationship has gone from transactional to trusted advisory in the face of tough financial conditions.
28 November 2022 • By Josh Needs