Tax

Accountants ‘should take lessons from other sectors’

Accountants can learn a lot from other industries, says Rob Pillans, founder and principal consultant at Planet...

21 April 2023 • By Philip King

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Business

ATO confirms update to foreign ownership register

The expanded register includes a renovated online services system for foreign investors and their authorised...

21 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

How to raise capital without a trip to the bank

Small businesses might be getting the cold shoulder from traditional lenders, but there are other options worth...

21 April 2023 • By Angus Sedgwick

Regulation

ASIC fails big banks for $550m in customer scam losses

Bank majors told to lift their game after more than 31,700 customers were conned last year.

21 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Hospitality, construction face highest insolvency risk

Pressure on discretionary spending and rising costs are accelerating the risk of insolvency for the food and beverage...

21 April 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Melbourne director jailed for $1m investment fraud

Air-conditioning inventor falsely claimed BHP as a customer to con money from investors.

20 April 2023 • By Philip King

Business

HR chief quits, EY partners told to ‘draw up lists’

Firm repeats a denial that it plans redundancies as senior executive exits “voluntarily” without another job.

20 April 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Most employers support four-day week, with SMEs leading the way

More than one-third expect the change in the next five years with flexibility a top priority for staff, according to...

20 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

CBA faces heavy fines after admitting years of staff underpayments

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) says the bank knew about the wage shortfalls so the offence qualifies as a serious...

20 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Former chef and insolvency veteran joins Jirsch Sutherland

The appointed principal will focus on the firm’s support to regional areas and the opening of a Gold Coast office.

20 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Simplify Trust Resolutions with Our Masterclass - Pricing, Planning, and...

Join our Trust Distribution Masterclass and gain valuable insights on navigating complex legal and tax considerations...

19 April 2023 • By Change GPS

Business

EY Australia staff in job cuts firing line

Hundreds could go as a result of the millions spent on failed Project Everest, sources say.

19 April 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Small businesses need hands-on help with cyber security

Firms confront too much information but insufficient practical guidance when it comes to digital lockdown, says COSBOA.

19 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Wage theft law ‘will do nothing to help underpaid’

Proposed changes to workplace legislation would place an additional burden on business, says Ai Group chief executive.

19 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Brisbane accountant achieves push-up world record

After performing 3,206 push-ups in an hour, the Evergent founder and chief executive wants to do more.

19 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

‘Unnecessary’ RBA rises tip economy towards recession: Deloitte

The firm says bank’s measures will see the fewest construction starts in more than a decade.

18 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Cleaning firm penalised over $120k for exploiting visa workers

The FWO found the company had underpaid two visa holders and provided false records to investigators.

18 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Give $3m-plus super balances free rein to restructure: NTAA

Tax-free, age-unrestricted withdrawals should be allowed before the extra tax is imposed, says accounting body.

18 April 2023 • By Philip King