Business

Small businesses secure $41m in energy grants

The government has given thousands of SMEs funding to spur uptake of energy-efficient technology and equipment.

29 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Business

Accounting ties strengthened in Sri Lanka: CPA Australia

The professional body established strong relationships and connections with the Sri Lankan community during a...

29 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

We need to cap the ATO’s access to personal data

The ATO’s continually growing powers, scrutiny of taxpayers, and access to taxpayers’ personal information have become...

26 July 2024 • By Nicole Kelly, TaxTank

Super

SMSF trustee disqualification: A win for the ATO

Following a recent high-profile SMSF trustee disqualification decision involving Billabong Surf Clothing co-founder...

26 July 2024 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

Business

2024 Women in Accounting Awards

​​Nominations for the 2024 Women in Accounting are now open!

26 July 2024 • By Ignition

Business

DPNs climb to 26.7k as ATO hunts down old debts

Lockdown notices, once rare, have become the Tax Office’s weapon of choice to recoup legacy debts from directors.

26 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

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 calls on Gen Z to ‘make epic things happen’

The professional body launched its new “Make Epic Things Happen” campaign in cinemas last night aimed at attracting...

26 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Building a sustainable firm that thrives without you

A business strategist has outlined strategies that business owners can implement to ensure success in their absence.

26 July 2024 • By Grace Robbie

Business

Switch on Real Rewards with MYOB

MYOB’s Partner Program is an industry-leading program that enables you to strengthen your relationships with your...

25 July 2024 • By MYOB

Business

SMEs enter ‘survival mode’, rate cut hopes fade

Quarterly lending data shows small businesses are shelving growth plans, with loan applications falling 20 per cent in...

25 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Veteran accountant stripped of SMSF rights as ATO prevails in AAT

The tribunal has upheld the Tax Office’s decision to disqualify a CPA with over 50 years of experience after he...

25 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Super

SMSF Association calls for ‘pragmatic approach’ on NALI issues

The association wants to see the NALI rules applied to super funds in a measured and proportionate way.

25 July 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Data reveals mixed trends for SMEs in June quarter: XSBI

Australian small businesses experienced high growth in jobs but saw declines in other areas, recent Xero data has shown.

25 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

Accountant denied TPB registration over supervision concerns

Work experience requirements are essential for tax agent registration and to maintain public trust in the profession,...

24 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

ASIC disqualifies 7 directors in recent enforcement blitz

The corporate regulator has said it will continue to take tougher action against company directors whose actions...

24 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Red tape ‘strangling’ small businesses: ACCI

Small businesses are feeling neglected in the current economy and many are considering closure, according to ACCI...

24 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson