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Technology
Fintech beckons ambitious accountants, report finds
Rapid expansion of the sector sees more demand for accountancy skills.
01 June 2022 • By Tony Zhang
Appointments
BGL appoints head of Ecosystem
01 June 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Accounting business conditions hit seven-year high
01 June 2022 • By Tony Zhang
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Tax
100A ruling ‘turns tax avoidance logic on its head’
Tax law specialist says “ordinary family and commercial dealings” become a definitional nightmare.
31 May 2022 • By Philip King
Regulation
Crypto industry cannot be law unto itself: CPA Australia
And it says digital assets designed to make users untraceable should be banned.
31 May 2022 • By Philip King
Business
EY reassures staff over audit split
The big four firm says it is considering various options on how it would split its operations.
31 May 2022 • By Tony Zhang
Appointments
Fullstack Advisory appoints COO
“Tech-native tax queen” Tanya Christie has been promoted after 18 months.
31 May 2022 • By Josh Needs
Technology
5 ways to enhance your succession plan
BankWest estimates that almost 52% of accounting partners will retire in the next five years.
30 May 2022 • By SwiftFox
Regulation
Senate numbers set to shape Labor tax policy
Without a majority in the upper house, the Greens and independents will influence backroom discussions.
30 May 2022 • By Philip King
Super
ATO flags changes to TBAR reporting
New rules are in effect that will see changes for accountants managing super fund lodgement.
30 May 2022 • By Tony Zhang
Tax
Forget the Tim Tams in your WFH claim, say ‘fun police’
Why claiming on doggie day care, pot plants and afternoon snacks will be a tax time nightmare.
30 May 2022 • By Josh Needs
Tax
Double-dip and risk an audit, warns ATO
The Tax Office is determined to iron out false expense claims this year.
30 May 2022 • By Tony Zhang
Appointments
RSM Australia appoints 4 new partners
The company also appointed seven new principals and three new associate directors.
30 May 2022 • By Josh Needs
Companies
CPA Australia
27 May 2022 • By Carl Mazzolo
Tax
What’s in store for Labor
In this week’s podcast Scott Treatt and Robyn Jacobson of the Tax Institute outline challenges facing the government.
27 May 2022 • By Philip King
Tax
‘Aggressive’ 100A audits prompted calls for guidance
The ATO “pushed beyond the limits” on trust taxation, says BDO partner.
27 May 2022 • By Philip King
Tax
Trust vesting case casts shadow over ATO ruling
A recent case demonstrates that the Tax Commissioner’s position on whether a trust can have its vesting date extended...
27 May 2022 • By Leigh Adams
Business
SW Accountants & Advisors buys Walker Wayland WA
The acquisition aims to strengthen the company’s position in Western Australia.
27 May 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Inflation will force a third of businesses to raise prices
Most blame rising costs of products, services, fuel and energy, the ABS finds.
27 May 2022 • By Tony Zhang
Business
Why accounting adds up for women
The profession has become increasingly attractive to women, but gender imbalances remain.
27 May 2022 • By Francesca Deery