Business

Cyber hack insurance ‘harder to get’ in wake of Optus scam

Premiums are rising, says HLB Mann Judd specialist, and now price will put insurance against online criminals out of...

05 October 2022 • By Philip King

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Appointments

Deloitte acquires cyber consultancy team

The move is a response to strong demand from clients to offer “end-to-end cyber capabilities”, said the managing...

05 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA announces October cash rate decision

The Reserve Bank has announced its interest rate decision for October as it looks to dampen the surging inflation rate.

04 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Technology

eInvoicing: Coming soon to Dext Prepare

With eInvoicing offering a more efficient and secure way for businesses to transact. Dext Prepare is developing a...

04 October 2022 • By Dext

Webcasts

Your Future Practice with The Access Group

With APS, HandiSoft and Fathom now under The Access Group umbrella, the combination of our expanded practice solutions...

04 October 2022 • By [email protected]

Appointments

During this skills shortage, what do accountants really want?

Money, for sure, and perks but also autonomy and a positive work culture.

04 October 2022 • By David Francis

Business

Nine accountancy firms make Australia’s top 500

Private companies ranked by revenue reveal a sprinkling of the largest tax services professionals.

04 October 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

BDO recruits three partners away from rivals

Melbourne and Sydney newcomers bring experience at EY, KPMG and Pitcher Partners.

04 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Insolvency body welcomes ‘overdue’ review of bankruptcy laws

Personal and corporate insolvency regimes should merge to reduce cost and complexity, says ARITA.

04 October 2022 • By Philip King

Technology

Australia reclaims digital rank, but marked down for cyber security

The government should do more to help small businesses adopt technology, says CPA Australia.

04 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Pitcher Partners promotes two experienced staffers

Long-time employees earn elevation to partner and bolster the firm’s corporate finance team.

03 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Accounting bodies welcome Palaszczuk backflip on land tax

Tax professionals unite in condemning Queensland’s “misguided revenue grab”.

03 October 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

Curious, ambitious? Then ‘forget the image and become an auditor’

Offering alternative career paths and talking up the job will help solve the talent shortage, says CA ANZ leader Amir...

03 October 2022 • By Philip King

Business

PwC bumps paid parental leave to 26 weeks

The firm broadens the entitlement so that both parents qualify for the more generous allowance.

03 October 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Fishing for accounting talent? It’s all about timing

A look at the latest data reveals the best month to recruit and the truth about the Great Resignation.

01 October 2022 • By Julia Thomson

Tax

ATO’s digital drive has global dimension, says Commissioner

Forum on Tax Administration doubles down on international co-operation in 20th anniversary session in Sydney.

30 September 2022 • By Philip King

Tax

Palaszczuk dumps controversial land tax

The Queensland premier has dropped the land tax revisions that calculate liability by including holdings in other...

30 September 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

Call to adopt EU data regs as Optus reputation dives

Lawyers say tougher penalties are appropriate while the telecom is already paying a huge reputational price.

30 September 2022 • By Philip King