Appointments

Whistleblower service Your Call appoints ex-KPMG director as CEO

After 23 years at a big four firm, Lauren Witherdin takes over at the independent provider.

15 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

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Appointments

PKF expands into Townsville CBD

Its first North Queensland office reflects the region’s growing importance as a market, the firm says.

14 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Why mortgage broking and accounting are a perfect match

During the pandemic one Sydney-based accountant found adding another string to his bow became vital for himself, and...

14 September 2022 • By James Mitchell

Business

Surge in payment defaults ‘a portent of things to come’

Latest CreditorWatch data shows increasing signs of small businesses in distress.

14 September 2022 • By Philip King

Technology

MYOB acquires workplace financial services platform Flare

The acquisition enables MYOB to be a “vital partner in the full lifecycle” of SMEs, says the chief executive.

14 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Technology

QuickFee partners with Aon to reduce risk and improve cash flow

The financing provider will now be able to offer professional indemnity products to its Australian client base.

14 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Food shops forced to back-pay $400k after FWO blitz on Darwin

Almost 500 employees were short-changed by more than 30 businesses across the city.

13 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Millions of SMEs could lose short tax amendment window, says CA ANZ

Tighter regulations proposed by Treasury would deprive many small businesses of certainty.

13 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

AAT upholds TPB decision to terminate tax agent registration

The agent was found to have “a deficiency in integrity and character” by the tribunal.

13 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Super

LRBAs tipped as potential target in upcoming federal budget

With Labor grappling with a huge federal budget deficit and a housing market under pressure, SMSF borrowing may be...

13 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Intuit Quickbooks takes Canstar Blue top spot

Accounting software scores five stars across a range of customer satisfaction ratings.

13 September 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Access, APS & Elite – better together

The Access Group is now the new home of APS & Elite products, creating a unique and significant new entity in...

12 September 2022 • By APS Software

Technology

Why accountants should tell their clients to stop manual invoicing!

In December 2021, PWC’s study showed that over 90% of invoice processes in Australia were either part or fully manual....

12 September 2022 • By bzTrack

Business

Long-term planning is no longer on the agenda

Business leaders see little point in looking further than five years ahead due to the chaotic recent past, Pitcher...

12 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Debt agreement reform ‘urgent’ as bankruptcies rise

Restoring five-year terms would help both debtors and creditors, says professional body.

12 September 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

Flood victims lodge nearly 1,000 complaints with AFCA

The scale and intensity of the disaster remain front of mind for townspeople in northern NSW and South-East Queensland.

12 September 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

Sydney accountant and bookkeeper join forces

BusinessDEPOT and All That Counts merge to offer a complete suite of accounting and advisory services.

12 September 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

Pearler adds three executives to senior team

The appointments reflect the strong position of the long-term retail wealth management platform, Pearler says.

12 September 2022 • By Josh Needs