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

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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

Regulation

Australia’s leading financial bodies agree on climate reporting

The group that includes CA, CPA and IPA has welcomed the environmental focus of the ISSB draft sustainability standards.

02 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Too many staff discouraged from remote working: CPA Australia

Survey finds an “alarming” number of employers fail in duty of care.

29 July 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

Australia’s anti-money laundering rules ‘third world’

Tranche 2 regulations cannot come soon enough, says First AML manager.

28 July 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Skills shortage driving SMEs to the brink, says Insolvency Australia

With supply chain problems and rising inflation, an inability to find workers is the last straw for many.

26 July 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Avoid capacity-to-pay letters, warns CPA Australia

Accountants could face repercussions if they sign these letters and the business or individual defaults.

25 July 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Queensland to slug landowners Australia-wide

Revised levy adds interstate holdings into land tax calculation.

21 July 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Environment report a wake-up call to business, says CPA Australia

Dire state of the nation’s performance requires companies to take a more responsible approach.

20 July 2022 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Australian businesses lose $227m in payment redirection scams

Small and microbusinesses were the hardest hit according to the ACCC report.

11 July 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne