Business

Big business payment times set to be made transparent under new law

Big businesses will now be required to be transparent about their payment times to small-business suppliers as a new...

07 October 2020

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WA financial adviser charged over dishonest early super conduct

A Western Australia financial adviser who is alleged to have identified vulnerable people and assisted them with...

02 October 2020

Appointments

Network firm announces internal appointments

A Brisbane-based accounting firm has announced a number of key promotions, including the appointment of a new partner...

01 October 2020

Business

Senator Hume flags further possible relief for advisers

Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Fintech Jane Hume has indicated there could be “more to...

01 October 2020

Appointments

CPA Australia appoints new president

The former head of the Australian Auditing and Assurance Standards Board has been appointed as the new president and...

01 October 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Morrison government fronted on $1.5bn accountant advice scheme

A proposal to provide small businesses with up to $5,000 to seek out professional advice from accountants and...

30 September 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Government reveals $800m digital business plan

The federal government has announced an $800 million plan to help businesses adopt digital technologies, with a...

30 September 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Appointments

Deloitte appoints new audit lead

Deloitte has announced the internal appointment of a new audit and assurance leader.

29 September 2020

Business

[Free Webinar] What you need to know when advising your clients about residency

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29 September 2020 • By CST Tax Advisors

Business

ATO updates discretion approach to entities without an ABN

Small businesses without an ABN looking to access JobKeeper or the cash flow boost are set to benefit from the ATO’s...

29 September 2020

Business

Will responsible lending reforms help small businesses?

The government’s plan to remove responsible lending obligations could help small businesses access much-needed...

28 September 2020

Business

‘We’re all in this together’: Profession braces for JobKeeper workload

Accountants have been urged to prioritise their mental and physical health as they embark on supporting clients...

25 September 2020 • By Jemelle Blanco

Regulation

Profession cautiously receives insolvency reform proposal

The federal government has been called to release further details of its proposal to overhaul insolvency laws, as the...

25 September 2020

Business

Government flags insolvency reform ahead of expected wave of closures

Businesses with less than $1 million in liabilities will be given an opportunity to restructure their affairs and...

24 September 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

ASIC extends temporary AFSL exemption for tax agents

Registered tax agents will continue to be able to provide advice to clients on the early release of superannuation...

24 September 2020

Business

RBA open to new record-low rate

The Reserve Bank has flagged the possibility of a rate adjustment, albeit a small possibility, as the country recovers...

23 September 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

AAT affirms Sydney tax agent registration cancellation

A Western Sydney tax agent has now had his registration termination affirmed by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal...

23 September 2020

Business

AASB 16 Leases: Are investors getting enough bang from the preparers’ bucks?

Promoted by CPA Australia AASB 16 has revolutionised the way many Australian entities account for leases. New research...

22 September 2020 • By CPA Australia