Regulation

Businesses to face $50m fines under new anti-scam laws

The government has proposed a raft of obligations for banks, telcos, and social media platforms to protect consumers.

16 September 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Tax

Lessons from the Oliver Hume decision for landlords

The recent decision, Oliver Hume Property Funds Diamond Creek Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue, has...

13 September 2024 • By Jeremy Makowski, Coghlan Duffy Lawyers

Tax

How to identify, manage, and overcome stress in the accounting industry

Ex-accountant-turned-mindset coach and psychotherapist Danii Nastov shares the importance of overcoming overwhelm in...

13 September 2024 • By Robyn Tongol

Technology

From Automation to Insights: Microsoft & Copilot AI for Smarter Accounting

Is your accounting firm equipped to stay competitive? Keeping up with tech growth is tough, but firms on Microsoft can...

13 September 2024 • By Kloud Connect

Business

ATO boss tells agents to use ‘Kardashian-like influence’ wisely

Rob Heferen has promised to improve communication with tax practitioners who have a “unique role and influence” in the...

13 September 2024 • By Christine Chen

Super

Payday Super to require major overhaul of super system and processes, warns ICB

Without significant changes to platforms and regulations, the shift to payday super could be a disaster waiting to...

13 September 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Privacy law education and awareness crucial for SMEs: COSBOA

The SME advocate has welcomed the government’s move to not rush new onerous privacy obligations for small businesses...

13 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

CA ANZ shows support for amended anti-money laundering bill

The professional body welcomes changes made to the anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism bill following previous...

13 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

Coalition super amendment could exacerbate women’s poverty, warn peak bodies

Joint super peak bodies have urged for the Coalition to reverse its ‘optional’ proposal for the Commonwealth Parental...

13 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Anti-money laundering bill to place further burden on accountants, warns CPA

The professional body is disappointed by the limited consultation undertaken on the significant and complex changes...

12 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Industry should represent the communities it serves: Mortgage Choice

The principal partner of this year’s Women in Finance Summit has said organisations that practise inclusivity are more...

12 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Employment opportunities in accounting remain strong for FY24

The Australian finance and accounting market remains strong despite a slight increase in the unemployment rate,...

12 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

‘Significant progress’ made on TASA determination, joint bodies say

Joint bodies have welcomed a commitment from Labor to address the major issues in the TASA determination in the Senate...

12 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

RUOK with ageist hiring attitudes?

RUOK Day offers an opportunity to reflect on recruitment processes and how they can affect mental health.

11 September 2024 • By Sue Parker, DARE Group

Business

ATO calls out tax advisers still making ‘basic’ errors

A new private wealth adviser program is targeting practitioners and firms at risk of passing bad habits onto clients.

11 September 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Code changes set to proceed after failed disallowance motion

A motion to disallow the code changes for tax agents has failed in the Senate after the Greens and senator David...

11 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

ACCI report reveals AI adoption will push SMEs to ‘thrive’

Research by the business advocate has revealed SME owners could harness a wider scope of opportunities through AI...

11 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

3 ways accounting firms can improve their data security

Data breaches threaten your clients’ financial wellbeing, posing a daunting challenge for many firms. Here are 3 ways...

10 September 2024 • By SuperRecords