Business

Xero flexes pricing power as profits soar 76%

The accounting tech giant’s shares hit a record high after latest earnings showed strong demand for its software...

15 November 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Business

Tax Institute debuts new tax education system

The professional body’s new ‘Tax Academy’ aims to educate tax professionals and close the skills gap.

14 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

ACCC homes in on misleading NDIS advertising

“Problematic” businesses with advertising targeted at NDIS participants are being put on notice by the ACCC.

14 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ITECA pushes for tax changes to student loans

The government’s student debt reduction initiative is set to fail students who will still be required to pay student...

14 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

14k NFPs lodge first self-review return

The ATO has addressed emerging concerns about the new reporting for NFPs and provided tips for lodgment as the...

14 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Bendel decision could spur ‘legislative tinkering’ from government

The government may look to take matters into its own hands for tax issues relating to Division 7A and UPEs once the...

14 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Practical scenarios demonstrate dire consequences of Div 296 tax, auditor warns

The taxation of unrealised gains following the introduction of Division 296 tax will pose severe financial risks for...

13 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

18-year-olds’ exclusion from super is outdated, says SMC

The peak super body has called for the abolition of the exclusion of under-18 Australian workers from superannuation...

13 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Cyber experts call for SMEs to bridge cyber security gap

Australian SMEs need to improve their cyber defences to avoid the risk of being left behind, an expert has cautioned.

13 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Over-regulation of tax agents jeopardises future tax services: CA ANZ

The government has failed to consider the longer-term policy ramifications of the recent spate of legislative changes...

13 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Invoice financing surges ahead of Christmas cash flow crunch: OptiPay

Australian small businesses are at risk of not having enough cash flow for the holiday season, an expert has warned.

12 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

ATO to target growing businesses in latest compliance blitz

The Tax Office will be contacting medium-sized and emerging businesses over the next month to review trusts, Division...

12 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

How to foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Organisations must go beyond recruiting a diverse workforce and embed a culture of inclusion to reap the benefits,...

12 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

ACT unpaid super elevates push for payday super reform

Workers in the ACT have missed out on a total of $80 million in superannuation with almost one in five workers being...

12 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Scam defences to be strengthened by landmark legislation

The Albanese government furthers its anti-scam movement with the introduction of the Scams Prevention Framework to...

11 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Scammers circling myGovID name change, ATO warns

Taxpayers and app users are being targeted by impersonation scams based on the upcoming name change of myGovID to...

11 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

CA ANZ slams recommendation for review into professional bodies

Chartered Accountants ANZ has defended its existing disciplinary framework with the consulting inquiry calling for a...

11 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

NAB research outlines biggest hurdles for Australia’s small businesses

Persistent challenges are making it harder for small-business owners to run a successful business, a research report...

11 November 2024 • By Jack Campbell