Business

Government contracts ‘in crowd’ keeps small business in dark

Small business is struggling to benefit from changes to procurement rules, says ASBFEO.

02 August 2023 • By Philip King

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Business

RBA weighs uncertainty in rate decision

Further tightening may be required, the bank says, but higher interest rates are working.

01 August 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Accountants ‘ill prepared’ for tighter client ID regime

The next phase of anti-money laundering rules will raise the bar on verification to comply with global standards, but...

01 August 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Falling inflation, retail trades point to August rate pause

A pause on rates for August is looking likely with quarterly inflation and retail trade on a downwards trajectory,...

01 August 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Digital and construction disputes push ASBFEO past milestone

In seven years of operation, the ombudsman has helped more than 40,000 small businesses.

01 August 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Dmca advisory acquires Willoughbys Financial as founders plan for retirement

The merger will help the Adelaide-based firm expand its personal approach to business advisory services.

01 August 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

9 out of 10 CFOs rediscover hunger to hire

Attitudes to recruitment have changed markedly compared to six months ago, Robert Half survey finds.

31 July 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Financial hardship levels above average, survey reveals

Four in 10 Australians experienced some form of financial hardship in the second quarter, according to recent data.

31 July 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

ATO to triple credit referrals in ‘stronger actions’ on debt

The Tax Office plans to send out 50,000 intent-to-disclose notices this financial year as it chases billions owing.

31 July 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Insolvency must address gender imbalance: Rodgers Reidy

Firm adds weight to calls by the recent parliamentary inquiry for change to encourage women into the industry.

31 July 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

TaxSmart Cafe duo navigate studied routes to success

A 90-degree turn from healthcare to financial health turned out to be a winning move for Isagani Manaois of TaxSmart...

28 July 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

Jordan to exit ATO in February after 10 years at helm

“I’m proud of everything we’ve achieved,” the Tax Commissioner said in an address to staff.

28 July 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

AFCA chief blasts financial firms as complaints hit record high

Data shows complaints related to financial hardship and insurance handling dominated AFCA's reporting period.

28 July 2023 • By Christine Chen

Business

Why it pays to rely on professional indemnity insurance

Whether it’s mandatory or not, it’s cost effective sense to get cover.

28 July 2023 • By Simon Pascoe

Technology

Pay attention to the human element, cyber security expert warns

Small businesses are especially vulnerable and must balance technology budgets with spending on training.

28 July 2023 • By Christine Chen

Business

Bullying, racism, sexual harassment and overwork ‘endemic’ at EY

Review of workplace culture makes more than two dozen recommendations for change in the wake of tragic death last year.

28 July 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

Taylor David taps senior ASIC lawyer for associate role

The former regulator has jumped ship to pursue “dreams” of making partner.

28 July 2023 • By Christine Chen

Technology

How to supercharge a practice with a trio of AI benefits

Integrate artificial intelligence to handle the grunt work, inform decision making, and liberate time for other tasks.

28 July 2023 • By Damien Greathead