Tax

Small business tax objections ‘leapt during pandemic’

Small business objections to ATO decisions leaped during the pandemic and a “significant number and proportion” were...

10 October 2022 • By Philip King

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Business

Indigenous businesses to access PwC expertise

Firms such as BlackCard can receive support that they “never thought was possible” to achieve growth.

10 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Melbourne accountants convicted for falsifying documents

The brothers were sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to faking forms in an attempt to obtain bank loans.

10 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Government changes data regulations in light of Optus breach

The alterations are designed to 'improve consumer protection' for those whose data was recently compromised, says the...

10 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Sydney accountant sentenced to six years’ jail

Tax agent claimed almost $800,000 through fraudulent returns using clients’ names.

07 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

‘Out of touch’ skills report takes accountants off shortage list

Professional bodies urge government to ignore NSC findings in finalising migrant program.

07 October 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Finalists revealed for Women in Finance Awards 2022

Almost 250 women from across the financial services industry are set to battle it out at the Women in Finance Awards...

07 October 2022 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Tax

BBlood decision casts doubt on 100A draft ruling

The latest judgement to involve a view of ordinary family or commercial dealing “appears inconsistent” with the ATO’s...

07 October 2022 • By Jeremy Makowski

Business

Let’s get digital when it comes to annual reports

The rest of the world is moving away from our long, indigestible documents towards easy-to-analyse digital statements.

07 October 2022 • By Simon Grant

Business

Accountants ‘should be on high alert for cyber threats’

Boost self-defence measures and awareness in the wake of the Optus data breach, say digital security experts.

07 October 2022 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Appointments

Ratio Partners merges with Hayes Knight

The two combine in an expanded Sydney office to offer a broader range of specialties.

07 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

[CPD sessions] How to future-proof your practice against rising costs

Register for this four part bootcamp series to learn simple and practical ways to future-proof your firm.

06 October 2022 • By Ignition

Technology

Ignition launches CPD course for accounting professionals

The program is a “great way to upskill” amid the current labour shortage, according to the firm’s head of APAC.

06 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

PwC selects former Treasury exec as chief economist

The appointment will provide a “rare skill set and deep experience” to help clients, says chief executive.

06 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Deloitte aims to guarantee talent supply with undergrad program

Joint venture with Adelaide University offers work experience to broad range of undergraduates.

06 October 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne

Regulation

Two-thirds of directors drag feet on ID numbers

With two months to the deadline, most company directors have yet to apply for their identifier and many remain...

06 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

What BBlood Enterprises case means for s100A

Last month’s court decision had more to say about “ordinary family or commercial dealings” in trust distributions.

05 October 2022 • By Philip King

Business

RBA rate rise prioritises ‘wait and see’ approach

An increase of 25 bps leaves room to assess string of recent rises, says the bank.

05 October 2022 • By Josh Needs