Business

CPA Australia flags concern on CSLR ‘shortcomings’

The professional accounting body has outlined its concerns on the proposed compensation scheme of last resort (CSLR).

29 December 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

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Business

What Australia’s inflation rate means for accountants

The anticipation of higher inflation in the coming years will have many businesses, including accounting practices,...

29 November 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Business

Would a four-day working week work in Australia?

International trials of the four-day week have produced some positive results for businesses and employees alike.

22 November 2021 • By Jon Bragg

Regulation

ATO needs to pivot from ‘team Australia’ moment

Changing expectations from employers and employees off the back of the COVID-19 pandemic will put more pressure on the...

16 November 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Super

Further super reforms to ‘safeguard’ Australians’ retirement: Frydenberg, Hume

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and financial services minister Jane Hume have encouraged citizens to get behind super...

03 November 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Business

‘The most challenging 2 years to date’: PwC Australia reflects and outlines...

PwC Australia has released its 2021 Audit Transparency Report, which speaks to the challenges the big four accounting...

29 October 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Business

New course to fill ‘major knowledge gap’ for Australian accounting professionals

CPA Australia has rolled out what’s being dubbed an accounting industry-first course, designed to meet increasing...

28 October 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Regulation

Senate proposes regulation to make Australia a cryptocurrency hub

"Today is a watershed day for the digital assets sector" - CEO of Blockchain Australia

27 October 2021 • By Shane Brunette, CEO of CryptoTaxCalculator

Business

CPA Australia outlines next steps in KPMG misconduct investigation

CPA Australia has provided an update on its investigation into KPMG’s internal cheating saga.

22 October 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Regulation

CPA Australia, CA ANZ support ban on occupational exclusions

Australia’s two major professional accounting bodies have thrown their support towards a ban on occupational...

19 October 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Business

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Treasurer calls out Labor’s ‘war on aspiration’

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he is ready to go head-to-head with the Labor Party on what he labelled its...

13 October 2021 • By Robyn Tongol

Regulation

CA ANZ, CPA Australia commit to net-zero target

Australia’s two major professional accounting bodies have now committed towards a net-zero emissions target alongside...

06 October 2021 • By Jotham Lian

Appointments

CPA Australia appoints 3 new directors

A big four partner is among three new director appointments to CPA Australia’s board.

29 September 2021 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Australians have lost $63m to phone scams in 2021

Scamwatch is urging people to be extra vigilant about scams after Australians reported a record $211 million in losses...

28 September 2021 • By James Mitchell

Business

Carbon Group expands in WA

The national accounting network has bolstered its foothold in Western Australia after locking in a new partnership...

16 September 2021 • By Jotham Lian

Business

SA announces extended business support

The Marshall government has extended its lifeline to the state’s SMEs, which will receive increased grants of up to...

14 September 2021 • By John Buckley

Business

Carbon Group expands in South Australia

The national accounting network will open a new office in North Adelaide, its second office in South Australia, as...

31 August 2021 • By John Buckley

Business

‘A great product for COVID times’: NZ firm expands into Australia to...

As clients increasingly expect their accountant to be available on demand, one New Zealand firm has turned to...

24 August 2021 • By John Buckley