Technology

Optus hack puts all Australia on alert, accountants in front line

Risks from the huge data breach go far beyond the people directly compromised, cyber security specialist says.

26 September 2022 • By Philip King

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Tax

One last chance to tell the ATO how you feel about s100A

There’s still time to submit feedback on the trust distribution draft guidance released in February before it’s...

26 September 2022 • By Peter Bembrick

Appointments

Most job recruits remain open to better offers after signing

Fresh hires lack commitment to their firms and more quit within the first six months, recruiter finds.

26 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

How to start and build a successful bookkeeping or tax business

Building a successful business as a bookkeeper or accountant can be tricky. Our proven franchise model gives you the...

23 September 2022 • By Shoebox Books & Tax

Business

Momentum Markets expands financial services footprint

Two leading brands for financial planners, fund managers, superannuation and investment industry professionals become...

23 September 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

The swings and roundabouts of staff shortages

Paying handsome salaries has become essential to recruit, but that means staff have a responsibility too.

23 September 2022 • By Sonia Gibson

Appointments

CAAA acquires Illawarra accounting firm

The second purchase this year is part of the company’s $30 million expansion plan under CAAA NEXT, said the firm.

23 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

‘Hopelessly insolvent’ small businesses drive wind-up numbers north

Thousands of unviable firms that survived on state support now face their day of reckoning, professional body says.

23 September 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Cash-rich building firms ‘ready to pounce’ on struggling peers

Some sectors are dividing into haves and have-nots as inflationary pressures take their toll, says HLB Mann Judd...

23 September 2022 • By Philip King

Tax

ATO signs $323m lease for purpose-built Barton building

Canberra staff are scheduled to move in three years and will be given a voice in the fit-out.

23 September 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Prevent academics from raiding small business R&D funds

Calls to replace the current arrangements are a money-grab that will hurt SMEs.

23 September 2022 • By Peter Tower

Business

[Expert Guide] Four steps to identify and grow your ideal clients list

Whether you want to cleanse or grow your practice, now is the time to think about your ideal clients.

21 September 2022 • By Ignition

Business

Sole traders, contractors ‘should qualify for skills and tech boosts’

The revived 120 per cent tax deduction scheme should cast its net more widely, said IPA submission.

21 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Cost of commute ‘keeps office workers at home’

Some staff say full time in the office would also cost them lucrative side jobs.

21 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Staff recruitment stalls among small businesses

Wage rises to attract workers cannot keep up with even larger salaries on offer from the big end of town, Employment...

21 September 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne

Appointments

Grant Thornton appoints 15-year staffer as tech chief

The private advisory partner becomes the firm’s national head of technology, media and telecommunications.

21 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Helping first home buyers into the market sooner

The 2Be Parents and Children Calculator helps first home buyers and their parents determine what funds are required...

20 September 2022 • By 2Be

Business

Small business ‘screaming for workers’, says COSBOA chief

With the sector contracting, SME organisation calls for government to take immediate action on labour shortages.

20 September 2022 • By Josh Needs