Business

Almost half of Kiwi small business owners unable to pay themselves

Tight cash flow, high inflation, rising interest rates and reduced customer sentiment are costing small businesses and...

14 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Regulation

ACCC sweep uncovers dubious green claims by one in two businesses

An online review by the regulator finds many fail to make “legitimate changes to practices and procedures”.

03 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Ignition feature enables on-the-fly changes to scope of work

Adjusting agreements to reflect increased service levels could save the average practice more than $100,000 a year.

05 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

NAB overcharging unconscionable: federal court

The bank failed to remedy incorrect periodic payment fees for more than two years.

08 November 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Small business ‘should bite the sustainability bullet’

Embrace the opportunity to get involved and add it as a service, says CA ANZ reporting and assurance leader.

30 September 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

RBA Governor backs global standard for sustainability reporting

Dr Lowe’s support for the ISSB is a welcome step towards consistent environmental standards, says CPA Australia.

19 September 2022 • By Philip King

Tax

‘Wholesale reform’ only route to sustainable tax system

With an ageing population and increasing pressures on the budget, the revenue base needs an overhaul, says Tony Greco.

15 August 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Current tax system ‘not sustainable’

The federal government has been prompted to urgently address the nation’s taxation system, with a professional...

25 February 2022 • By Kyle Robbins

Business

4/10 businesses suffering under labour shortage: NAB

The major bank’s chief executive has called for open borders to prevent Australia’s economic recovery from...

11 January 2022 • By Sam Nichols

Business

Enable autonomy proven to boost revenue - download the research report

Giving your team the freedom to make choices and self-direct can increase revenue growth and improve efficiency.

29 October 2021 • By The Access Group

Business

Lost receipts costing a quarter of small businesses up to $10,000: NAB, Slyp

Although small business owners are trending away from paper receipt filing, some 49 per cent continue to do so,...

07 July 2021 • By John Buckley

Appointments

EY appoints chief sustainability officer

The big four firm has appointed Mathew Nelson as its inaugural chief sustainability officer for the Oceania region,...

11 June 2021 • By John Buckley

Business

Business conditions surge to record high in March: NAB

NAB’s monthly business survey reported the best operating conditions on record, despite business confidence dipping in...

14 April 2021 • By John Buckley

Business

Business confidence at 10-year high: NAB

The bank’s monthly business survey reported signs of pre-pandemic normalcy, with business confidence at a 10-year high...

10 March 2021 • By John Buckley

Business

Xero hires former NAB, KPMG execs

Accounting software provider Xero has recruited two major bank veterans.

22 February 2021

Business

‘Unreasonable onus’: Accountants push back against proposed registration...

Forcing tax practitioners to screen close associates and employees under the fit and proper person test would heap...

28 January 2021

Business

Big four deepens sustainability play through acquisition

KPMG will expand its sustainability services with the acquisition of a boutique consultancy firm.

11 March 2020

Tax

‘Not sustainable’: FWO criticises businesses for under-resourcing payroll

A recent spike in businesses confessing to underpayments and compliance issues has highlighted how employers have...

28 October 2019