Business
1 in 2 retailers expect decline in margins over Christmas
As consumers cut discretionary spending almost three-quarters think discounting will be higher too, Deloitte report...
25 September 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee
Appointments
ASIC chief accountant becomes AUASB chair
25 September 2023 • By Philip King
Regulation
TPB slaps 5-year ban on accountant involved in $26m fraud
22 September 2023 • By Christine Chen
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Tax
Victorian ‘Airbnb tax’ misjudges landlords, experts say
Experts believe the proposed levy will be a negative for both property owners and renters.
22 September 2023 • By Christine Chen
Tax
ATO linking system takes giant stride into business
The revised procedure will encompass an additional 1.7 million entities from 13 November.
22 September 2023 • By Philip King
Business
Finalists unveiled for Women in Finance Awards 2023
More than 240 women in the finance industry have qualified as finalists at this year’s Women in Finance Awards.
22 September 2023 • By Malavika Santhebennur
Regulation
Why ASIC has changed tack with audit reviews
The revised approach relies on an analysis of the “financial reporting chain” to select audit files for review.
22 September 2023 • By Greg Yanco
Regulation
Why adviser misconduct crackdown must focus on miscreant minority
Honesty and integrity remain hallmarks of the profession despite the aberrant behaviour of a few.
22 September 2023 • By Robyn Jacobson
Tax
GP clinics left with uncertainty on payroll tax, says KPMG
Medical centres are unlikely to get clarity on the issue until there is further litigation, the firm believes.
22 September 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee
Regulation
ASIC sues crypto exchange after customers lose $13m
The regulator alleges Bit Trade failed to comply with rules for a margin product and says the action should serve as a...
21 September 2023 • By Jon Bragg
Regulation
Compliance burden ‘raises doubts about scale’ of PwC response
The draft legislation leaves many questions unanswered and insufficient time for consultation, CA ANZ says.
21 September 2023 • By Philip King
Technology
Free app ‘aims to put a tax accountant in your pocket’
The Tax App seeks to improve access to accounting by offering services that cost users “half of your weekly grocery...
21 September 2023 • By Christine Chen
Business
Price of services will push up August CPI figure, NAB predicts
Inflation may accelerate this quarter with wage pressure and services prices offsetting disinflation in the cost of...
21 September 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee
Business
‘Lighten up and delegate’: How women can juggle work and home
A financial adviser has urged women in finance to outsource domestic tasks so they can focus on their business.
21 September 2023 • By Malavika Santhebennur
Regulation
Canberra unveils sweeping reforms in wake of PwC scandal
Draft legislation includes changes to promoter penalty and secrecy laws as well as stronger sanctions and a more...
20 September 2023 • By Philip King
Tax
NSW fuels budget turnaround through compliance, tax hikes
The government’s budget closes loopholes and funds Revenue NSW to improve tax “fairness and integrity”.
20 September 2023 • By Christine Chen
Business
Cash access vital ‘to resist agenda of banks, supermarkets’
Demand for the legal tender remains undiminished and many vulnerable people rely on it, lobby group says.
20 September 2023 • By Philip King
Super
Revised NALE rules ‘miss chance to clarify SMSF bugbear’
The ATO will need to help trustees work out when an arrangement is internal to the fund for the purposes of non-arm’s...
20 September 2023 • By Philip King
Business
Carbon boosts Perth presence with Ezetax takeover
The group’s aggressive expansion strategy has almost tripled its headcount in 12 months.
20 September 2023 • By Philip King
Technology
Directors on the hook for cyber security, ASIC warns
Repelling attacks is just the start – businesses must demonstrate an ability to respond or the board will be held...
19 September 2023 • By Philip King