Technology

ChangeGPS cracks the big time with PKF deal

Its s100A and professional firm profits allocation tools are finding eager buyers among the top-tier accountants,...

04 May 2023 • By Philip King

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Technology

Karbon adds AI email handling to its practice software

The GPT-powered tool can summarise emails, adjust their tone and compose drafts, the company says.

03 May 2023 • By Philip King

Business

More rises possible with 2 years before CPI hits target: RBA

UPDATED: Concerns over the tight labour market and services inflation forced the bank to raise rates – and it might...

03 May 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Inflation level too high for comfort: RBA

The bank says its May decision hinged on the impact of its 10 previous rate rises over the past year, which have yet...

02 May 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Woman gets 8 years’ jail for role in $105m payroll fraud

Court sentences the daughter of a former ATO deputy commissioner for central part in conspiracy while her brother...

02 May 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

Off-market buybacks ‘super-size tax benefits – for some’

We all pay for the preferential treatment of off-market buybacks but it unfairly streams the rewards to one group of...

02 May 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

Flick to electricity for 20% tax deduction, small business told

Tradies, manufacturers and restaurants to get a budget bonus for moving away from gas or for upgrading appliances.

02 May 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

BDO adds partner to cyber security team

A former CBA specialist joins to offer expertise on digital strategy and resilience.

02 May 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

Tips to Offer when asked for Tech Advice

Tech isn’t your specialty so being a trusted advisor isn’t easy. Here are some handy tips for offering top-notch tech...

01 May 2023 • By XPECT Enterprise Cloud Platform for SMEs

Technology

The Rise of Crypto Markets: Unraveling the Factors Behind Their Growing...

Introduction As the world continues to embrace digital technology and innovation, the financial landscape is also...

01 May 2023 • By Ivi tiongson

Business

Rate rise ‘will push at risk mortgage-holders to record high’

Roy Morgan research shows mortgage stress will exceed GFC levels if the RBA raises rates again tomorrow.

01 May 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Internal auditors increasingly focused on ESG bottom line

Around half the profession is now involved in environmental, sustainability and governance risks as formal disclosure...

01 May 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

ATO upgrades to ‘simpler, better’ lodgment deferral system

The revised application method will soon become the single point of entry for deferral requests, the Tax Office says.

01 May 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

AFCA recruits consumer advocate to board

The financial complaints body replaces an inaugural member with a lawyer and policy specialist.

01 May 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Sydney restaurants forced to back pay short-changed staff $240k

Raids by the FWO found wage and payslip breaches at three-quarters of the outlets.

28 April 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Digital platform disputes ‘a nightmare for small business’

Lock-outs, fake online reviews and other issues require clear, standardised resolution procedures, says ASBFEO.

28 April 2023 • By Philip King

Technology

How AI opens the doors of automation

Accountants are waking up to the potential of AI and, like it or not, there’s no turning back.

28 April 2023 • By Fiona Dixon

Super

Employee or contractor? It all comes down to the delivery

The recent decision in the Jamsek case clarifies when a contractor is an employee for the purposes of superannuation...

28 April 2023 • By Bryce Figot and Daniel Butler