Technology

Text messages become the scammer’s weapon of choice

Bogus investments aimed at older people reap the most rewards in a “golden era” for fraudsters, BDO finds.

29 August 2023 • By Philip King

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Business

Business registers ‘unfit for purpose without reform’

CPA Australia says the decision to bin the Modernising Business Registers Program leaves Australia trailing global...

29 August 2023 • By Philip King, Miranda Brownlee

Business

Failed company directors ‘more likely to run risky personal debt’

Dodgy consumer credit behaviour is a reliable indicator of poor business acumen, research finds.

28 August 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

Structural changes to erode Australia’s tax base: IGR

Structural changes to the economy will change the composition of Australia’s tax base and place pressure on revenue,...

28 August 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

With an outsourced CFO function, one size fits all

Businesses from fast-growing tech start-ups to multinationals spreading their wings increasingly turn to external...

28 August 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

‘Room for improvement’ on bank safeguards for guarantors

The Banking Code Compliance Committee gives the industry a pass mark on its 2021 recommendations but there is still...

28 August 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

‘Accounting AI will always need human oversight’

Accountants seeking to implement AI need to be wary of its limitations, two experts say.

25 August 2023 • By Christine Chen

Business

Poor image, talent mismanagement stunt profession: Xero chief

Xero Australia boss Will Buckley says accountants should focus on more than just numbers to combat negative stereotypes.

25 August 2023 • By Christine Chen

Tax

NSW pauses payroll tax audits to consult with GPs

Penalties and interest will also be suspended for 12 months while the government and professional bodies work on a...

25 August 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

Ignition secures $US15m loan facility to speed US expansion

The professional services software specialist will develop its platform to make the most of runaway growth in North...

25 August 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Why accountants must speak up or be punished for sins of the few

A regulatory crackdown motivated by “bad actors” and “systemic abuse” unfairly tars the profession.

25 August 2023 • By John Jeffreys

Business

Why retention has become the ultimate growth strategy

Keep your existing clients happy because research shows it’s easier than finding new ones.

25 August 2023 • By Trevor Marchant

Business

Your solution to managing the Xero price increase [CPD Webinar]

Many Xero partners are billed for their client’s subscriptions, and are looking for an easier way to manage the...

24 August 2023 • By Ignition

Technology

Airwallex, ApprovalMax combine to speed batch payment processing

The two software companies extend their integration to Australia following the recent partnership announcement in the...

24 August 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Young entrepreneurs missing in action: ASBFEO

With the Intergenerational Report due today, the ombudsman finds the small business sector faces its own demographic...

24 August 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

One in two firms pins productivity aspirations on AI

Tax firms are optimistic about how artificial intelligence can be used to bring about productivity improvements...

24 August 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

‘Workers lose $850m a year to wage theft despite FWO’

Businesses habitually underpay workers and exploit the FWO’s limited resources, according to the McKell Institute.

23 August 2023 • By Christine Chen

Technology

Xero to unveil raft of enhancements at flagship event

Product updates featuring AI will take centre stage at Xerocon in Sydney.

23 August 2023 • By Philip King