Regulation

Rank audit firms and tie pay to quality, government told

The IPA has called for major reforms to address firm culture, including public performance ratings and quality-based...

08 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Super

$3m super tax likely to progress ‘warts and all’, IPA warns

The government looks set to press ahead with the $3 million super tax design as planned despite the profession raising...

07 May 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

ATO’s SG activities expose ‘clearing house debacle’, says IPA

A ramp up in SG compliance activities has unearthed underlying issues concerning clearing house delays and draconian...

22 March 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

‘Proportionate response’ needed on consulting firm inquiries, cautions IPA

The government must avoid punishing hardworking accountants doing the right thing with its response to recent...

29 February 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

PKF Australia adds 3 principals to its Sydney team, promotes 8 others

PKF Australia has promoted 11 employees across its Sydney and Newcastle teams, including three new Sydney-based audit...

20 February 2024 • By Nick Wilson

Regulation

ATO needs active monitoring by oversight board: IPA

External supervision by a Tax Advisory Board is essential in the wake of the GST fraud response, says the accounting...

15 February 2024 • By Philip King

Business

IPA raises transparency concerns with government grants for business

A large majority of business grants are awarded through non-competitive processes, contrary to government guidelines,...

12 February 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

Small businesses may ‘collapse under strain of payday super’, IPA warns

Existing issues within the SG system must be rectified before the government proceeds with the new changes, the IPA...

08 February 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

Grant Thornton promotes long-time business adviser to principal

The firm’s private business tax and advisory division refreshes its Brisbane leadership team.

15 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Appointments

RSM adds partners, principals to accelerate growth plans

The appointments bring the firm’s total partners to 139 and headcount to over 1,800.

11 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

IPA celebrates centenary with gala dinner, appetite for future

“We pride ourselves on our personal connection with our members and our focus on supporting small businesses,”...

15 August 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

The highly anticipated pre-Xerocon party of the year is back! Get your tickets!

We're just ONE week away from #IgnitionPrecon, the kick-off party for Xerocon 2023!

11 August 2023 • By Ignition

Tax

Small business energy incentive ‘hobbled by short shelf life’: IPA

Time restrictions and financial constraints limit the usefulness of the measure, it says, and proving eligibility will...

10 July 2023 • By Philip King

Business

RBA reveals greatly anticipated June rate decision

The Reserve Bank has divulged its June cash rate decision in light of the ABS’s recent Consumer Price Index indicator.

06 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

RSM Australia promotes 9 new principals

The firm says human capital is at a premium and will remain an “ongoing challenge”.

06 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Labor following through on tax pledges, says IPA

But the government has been silent on small-business incentives left over from the March budget.

16 August 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

IPA calls for ASIC’s powers to be stripped

The IPA wants the Quality of Advice Review to make bold moves towards meaningful reform.

05 August 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

William Buck promotes four to director and seven to principal

The latest appointments cap a record year for career advancement at the firm.

12 July 2022 • By Josh Needs