Technology

$23m budget boost will put 60,000 Cyber Wardens on patrol

The programs aims to show small businesses how to manage digital risks and avoid being scammed.

15 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Regulation

$4.4m in back pay: UTS joins list of universities short-changing staff

More than 2,777 employees were underpaid over seven years with some individual shortfalls exceeding $200,000.

12 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Airwallex doubles down on borderless payments mission

Rapid growth in its products and global footprint encourage an ambitious statement from its co-founder.

12 May 2023 • By Philip King

Business

SMSF industry rallies support for specialist with cancer

Accountants Daily’s sister brand SMSF Adviser is hosting a webcast in June to raise funds to help prolong the life of...

12 May 2023 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Tax

ATO rental property focus to keep accountants on their toes

An understanding of how CGT works for homes and rentals is vital, says HLB Mann Judd.

12 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Why cashless gaming would be an unwise all-in wager

Moves to mandate electronic payments could simply push money laundering and problem gambling elsewhere.

12 May 2023 • By Joseph Vitalone

Super

Budget and super: The good, the bad and the ugly

The Treasurer delivered a mixed bag of measures for superannuation this week.

12 May 2023 • By Michael Davison and Richard Webb

Business

Small business laments lack of targeted support for sector

Cost-of-living measures, energy subsidies and other initiatives will help, it says, but much more could have been done.

11 May 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Sun about to set on range of popular tax measures, ATO warns

Accountants should tell clients to act fast on full expensing and loss carry back because their days are numbered.

11 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Budget trumpets a surplus, lower inflation and real wage growth

Australia is well placed to weather the global economic slowdown with minimal impacts to GDP and employment, the...

11 May 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Finalists announced for 10th Australian Accounting Awards

Over 280 finalists have qualified to battle it out at the prestigious Australian Accounting Awards 2023, to be held in...

11 May 2023 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Super

Budget sheds light on 2 key issues for super

The government has outlined the direction it will take with non-arm’s length income and signalled the $3 million tax...

11 May 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Budget funds next stage of nationwide digital ID program

The expansion of the digital ID program is a positive step but accessibility and ease of use will be critical to...

11 May 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Lodgment deferral upgrade quicker, spots problem requests

ATO’s linked system prefills forms, cuts decision times and highlights any misbehaviour.

10 May 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

FYI celebrates 1,000th customer in NZ firm Sidekick

The Adelaide start-up says its document management system has been winning over accountants, with one South Island...

10 May 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Key budget takeaways for agents, accountants

A rundown of the main points, focusing on what matters to the tax profession.

09 May 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Budget: the tax profession delivers its verdict

Experts from across the industry pronounce judgment on the Treasurer’s centrepiece during uncertain times.

09 May 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Small business names inflation as first priority in budget

Two SME surveys put cost-of-living pressures well ahead of traditional concerns over tax rates and red tape.

09 May 2023 • By Philip King