Technology

Australians bombarded with 250 scam attempts a year

One in five Australians have been a victim of a scam or know someone who has, according to research from the...

18 October 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne

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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

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

Moore Australia appoints director to corporate recovery practice

The registered liquidator joins with over 14 years of experience in insolvency and business recovery.

28 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Queensland land tax a revenue grab: CPA Australia

Accounting body backs condemnation of the levy by NSW Premier and says it amounts to “double taxation at its worst”.

27 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

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

Tax

Australia must restore its ‘marquee’ reputation

Australia has lost its reputation as a marquee destination, and while the tide is turning, the managing partner of...

16 September 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Australia ‘needs global campaign to repair image’

Next month’s budget should aim to change the narrative and woo back workers and students, says CPA Australia.

14 September 2022 • By Philip King

Business

BDO Australia cracks $400m revenue in record result

“Milestone” figure puts the firm in the front rank of mid-tiers, says chief executive.

07 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Unrecovered out of scope work is costing Australian accounting firms on...

Accounting and bookkeeping practices pay a heavy price for avoiding awkward client conversations. See the trends in...

05 September 2022 • By Ignition

Regulation

To lure talent, Australia must loosen the visa knots

Attracting skilled migrants has become crucial to accounting, so the process has to improve.

30 August 2022 • By Ainslie van Onselen

Appointments

Moore Australia appoints partner to lead A-P audit, assurance

The selection will enable it to expand its services both in Australia and beyond, says the firm.

30 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

CPA Australia to make plea for rise in skilled migrants

Revised program should prioritise accounting and finance professionals, CEO says.

29 August 2022 • By Philip King, Josh Needs

Technology

Late payments and lack of payment tools threaten Australian SMEs

A recent study of 250 Australian SMEs with businesses across all industries has shown that the average business spends...

24 August 2022 • By bzTrack

Super

Younger Australians driving spike in SMSF establishments

The 35–44 age group is the most popular in which to establish an SMSF, according to Class’ latest benchmark report.

17 August 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Decade of budget deficits leaves Australia exposed

Australia is sleepwalking into an economic twilight zone with record debt and an acceptance that budget deficits are...

12 August 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

PwC Australia refreshes assurance leadership team

Firm promotes three partners to head up assurance, audit and risk.

04 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

‘Made in Australia’ the route to growth: CreditorWatch

A revival of local manufacturing, focusing on key sectors with advantage, offers a huge opportunity, says report.

04 August 2022 • By Philip King