Tax

ATO ‘takes tougher line with tax debt payment plans’

Billions in collectable debt mean the Tax Office is working to shorter time frames and responding more quickly to...

31 October 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Business

Business owners are seeking exits without a plan, survey finds

Accounting firm William Buck warns most owners are “flying blind” when it comes to maximising the value of their...

30 October 2023 • By Christine Chen

Tax

CA ANZ proposes simpler solutions to $3m super tax

The government should consider simpler and more effective solutions to the current policy proposal for the $3 million...

30 October 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Aldi to face $150m wage theft class action suit

The country's largest retail worker union is accusing the supermarket chain of making thousands of its employees work...

30 October 2023 • By Christine Chen

Business

75% of shoppers to scale back Christmas spending, PayPal says

A survey by the payment company shows that consumers are most concerned by grocery and fuel costs this festive period...

30 October 2023 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Women in Finance Podcast: The Olympian financial planner balancing passion and...

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we’re catching up with some of the leading women in the...

27 October 2023 • By Robyn Tongol

Regulation

AFP busts $229m Chinese money laundering operation

The complex scheme was conducted through money remitters operating for years in “plain sight” and allowed gang members...

27 October 2023 • By Christine Chen

Tax

ATO flags small business tax debt, SG as target areas

Addressing collectable debt and improving small business tax performance continue to be critical focus areas, the ATO...

27 October 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Why modern revenue management could secure a stronger 2024

Better billing systems make it easier to embrace fresh business models, cut costs and improve customer experience.

27 October 2023 • By Carl Warwick

Regulation

Woman jailed for 20 months over $250k GST fraud

The Tax Office says it is stepping up its enforcement actions under Operation Protego and has urged offenders to come...

27 October 2023 • By Christine Chen

Business

How the selling myth holds accountants back

Many practice professionals hate the idea of having to sell, but the more senior you become the more valuable your...

27 October 2023 • By Trevor Marchant

Regulation

CA ANZ members approve tighter conduct rules

All resolutions have passed overwhelmingly despite low voter turnout.

26 October 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Business training key to empowering women in finance

A women’s advocate and mentor has outlined the tools female finance entrepreneurs require to thrive as leaders.

26 October 2023 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

September CPI means another rate rise on the cards, observers say

The second monthly rise in the annual rate means the RBA will have little choice – although it may pause next week.

26 October 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

ASIC bans father and son directors for 4 years

The two were involved in the failures of three construction services companies on the NSW Central Coast.

26 October 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Small business sales growth slows after strong first half

Third quarter deceleration takes demand back to pre-pandemic levels, the latest Xero data shows.

26 October 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

Most bosses offer pay rises to keep valued staff

Counteroffers have become routine as employers struggle to retain talent, says recruitment specialist Hays.

26 October 2023 • By Philip King

Business

September quarter CPI falls, but notches second monthly rise

The latest ABS data record three consecutive quarterly inflation decreases despite some upward price pressures on fuel...

25 October 2023 • By Philip King