Technology

ATO to pull plug on legacy website

The Tax Office will transition fully to its modern interface at the end of the month after being in beta mode since...

29 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Business

Consumers ‘taking back control’ of finances, Amex finds

An American Express survey shows over 40% of respondents have set goals for the year to pay off debts and grow savings.

29 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Albanese lays out stage 3 tax cut pivot to ‘benefit all taxpayers’

The changes will affect all income groups but target relief for middle-income earners without fuelling inflation, the...

25 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Profiles

Kylie Thompson – The Rock and Roll Accountant

Building a firm in a niche industry from humble beginnings to award winnings.

25 January 2024 • By Sorrento Strategic

Tax

Government to unveil stage 3 tax cut overhaul

The prime minister is expected to detail revised earnings brackets that deliver greater benefits to low and...

25 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

TASA changes may ‘diminish regulatory regime’, joint bodies warn

Proposed changes to the Code of Professional Conduct are poorly drafted and will create confusion for practitioners,...

25 January 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

SME job growth fall ‘a sign of recession-to-come’

The first decline in six months points to challenges ahead for small business, says Employment Hero.

25 January 2024 • By Philip King

Business

Mike Baird to join KPMG board as independent director

The firm has enlisted the help of the former NSW premier to shore up governance amid ongoing scrutiny of the sector.

25 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Super

How CGT rules spur small business owners to boost their super

A range of concessions encourages someone selling a small business to add the proceeds to retirement savings.

25 January 2024 • By Peter Bardos

Business

How CommBank is supporting women in finance

CommBank’s executive general manager of small-business banking Rebecca Warren reveals how Australia’s largest bank is...

25 January 2024 • By CommBank

Regulation

ICAEW, SAICA members lose TPB registration pathway

The English and South African professional accounting bodies voluntarily surrendered their accreditation with the...

24 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Declining business conditions ‘improve inflation outlook’

NAB’s December survey shows economic growth remains on a downward trajectory, helping to ease the growth of prices and...

24 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Dwindling demand sinks growth expectations

Industry leaders forecast a bleak outlook for 2024 and are making productivity a focus to cope, Ai Group says.

24 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Small businesses ‘lack disaster plans’ despite floods, cyclones

Recent natural disasters highlight the need to prepare for the worst, ASBFEO says.

23 January 2024 • By Philip King

Appointments

Elmo Software taps Xero managing director for CEO

Joseph Lyons was appointed due to his track record of scaling tech companies and building high-performing teams, Elmo...

23 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Jones lauds anti-scam response after losses drop 60%

The government says its approach is delivering “clear early signs of success” while the ACCC warns of side hustle...

23 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Job anxiety stokes consumer stress levels to 4-year high

Concerns about the cost of living are levelling out but other factors mean all income groups have cut back on...

23 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Man sentenced for buying stolen data from criminal website

The search revealed hundreds of compromised credentials purchased from international cyber scam operation Genesis...

23 January 2024 • By Philip King