Business

Accountants urged to hike fees as new rules squeeze industry

Code of conduct changes will increase workloads and practitioners must charge clients accordingly, expert John...

07 August 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Tax

Self-prepared returns on the rise in latest tax return data

The proportion of agent-prepared tax returns has seen a slight decrease from the same period last year, according to...

26 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CA ANZ urges members to lobby MPs against new agent rules

In a shift in tactics, the accounting body has launched a grassroots campaign to support practitioners protesting the...

24 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

‘Many’ practitioners already compliant with new code rules: TPB

The TPB has answered practitioners’ frequently asked questions about the controversial changes and has said they can...

23 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Helping NFPs get to grips with new tax rules

NFPs looking to retain their tax-exempt status will need to avail themselves of new mandatory self-reporting...

19 July 2024 • By Sam Allert, Reckon

Business

PKF Australia welcomes new Darwin practice, PKF Merit

PKF Australia announced the opening of a new Darwin branch this week, further expanding its presence across the nation.

18 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Petition to scrap new code rules hits 1k signatures

ChangeGPS is encouraging the profession to stand against impending code changes as their petition gains momentum.

17 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

TPB chair speaks on new code rules, shuts down ‘scaremongering’

Practitioners can expect the controversial changes to be interpreted “pragmatically” with guidance to be rolled out in...

16 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Technology

New and Improved QuickBooks Ledger a Game Changer for Low-Complexity Clients

Following the recent launch of QuickBooks’ new and improved Ledger, accountants are already enjoying the benefits of...

12 July 2024 • By Intuit QuickBooks

Appointments

CA ANZ appoints new director to board

The professional body has welcomed Rachel Walsh to its board of directors, effective 1 July.

09 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Appointments

OECD executive among 3 new ‘high calibre’ KPMG hires

The firm has enlisted the help of three senior business figures with extensive experience in guiding organisations...

04 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

‘Don’t panic’ over new reporting rules, ATO tells NFPs

Thousands of not-for-profits will need to lodge annual self-reviews from 1 July to keep their tax-exempt status.

01 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Essential planning tips for the new financial year

With the new financial year almost upon us, it is critical for business owners to move past EOFY and get their heads...

28 June 2024 • By Michael Jeffriess, LightYear Group

Tax

Victoria’s ‘hibernating’ property tax could rival GST in impact

Mixed-use properties, fractional shares, consolidations and landholder transactions will all be caught up by the...

26 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Technology

1 in 2 businesses flag ‘substantial’ AI spending

A survey finds adoption is booming as organisations seek to drive growth, improve customer experience and cut costs.

19 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

NSW seizes ‘low-hanging fruit’ with new land tax slugs

Property owners have become an easy target for state governments to raise revenue, but experts warn the measures will...

18 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

CA ANZ course accreditation renewed by education body

The accreditation with TEQSA allows it to award the chartered accounting graduate diploma and offer FEE-HELP loans to...

12 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Victoria’s new tax regime to ‘significantly impact’ commercial propery

The new commercial and industry property tax is a complex regime that will impact cash flow and returns, a specialist...

10 June 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee