Business

Accounting firms blossoming in the regions, survey finds

Two out of three are optimistic about the future although finding staff remains a challenge, says NAB.

19 October 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Regulation

High Court rules against Victoria’s electric vehicle road charge

UPDATED: The state “imposes a duty of excise” within the meaning of s90 of the Constitution, its judgement says.

18 October 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Outdated views of finance deterring women: WGEA

The financial services industry could attract more women by dispelling the myth that it solely requires strong...

18 October 2023 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Tax

Payroll tax ruling ‘financially devastating’, dentists warn

As many as 60 per cent of dental practices in NSW are expected to receive tax bills, the Australian Dental Association...

18 October 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Key business data points to ‘sharp rise in company collapses’

Business activity below pre-pandemic levels and rising payment defaults paint a gloomy picture, according to...

18 October 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

CA ANZ should ‘stick to your own lane’ on the Voice

Members have slammed the body’s support for the referendum proposal as beyond its remit and “outrageously presumptuous”.

18 October 2023 • By Philip King

Business

You’re the voice and CA ANZ understands it

Members are bound to disagree on the issue but the body remains committed to the Uluru Statement from the Heart, it...

17 October 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Government outlines rules regime for crypto platforms

Digital asset providers will come under existing financial services laws and need an AFSL under proposals just released.

17 October 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Small business ‘dying from a thousand cuts to consumer spending’

High street data from MYOB suggests every rate increase comes with a sharp downturn in purchases and Christmas is...

17 October 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Logistics company fined for underpaying hundreds of migrants $3.6m

Federal Court imposes a $558,000 penalty on the business for deliberately short changing holiday visa holders over...

17 October 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Accountants ‘should act early on tax debt red flags’

Seeking help sooner rather than later gives a business owner more options and leads to a better result for all the...

16 October 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Carbon acquires fourth Victoria office with bookkeeping takeover

Based on the Mornington Peninsula, Rad Bookkeeping & Business Solutions is the group’s seventh acquisition this year.

16 October 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

Tax Institute appoints Scott Treatt as CEO

The former general manager of tax policy and advocacy takes over with a mission to empower the tax community.

16 October 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

KPMG UK hit with record £30m for audit failures

The firm overlooked numerous signs that multinational construction company Carillion was loss-making in the three...

16 October 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

PODCAST: Economic downturn now driving force behind insolvencies

Tax debt hangovers from the pandemic are behind the rise in SME insolvencies but adverse economic conditions now drive...

13 October 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

Women in Finance Podcast: Why Joanna James believes in visualising and...

Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit and Awards 2023, we’re catching up with some of the leading women in the...

13 October 2023 • By Robyn Tongol

Regulation

Former PwC chief admits ‘multiple breaches’ of secret files

The Senate inquiry has heard that partners shared documents as well as a start date for a multinational tax regime.

13 October 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

PwC has lost social licence to self-regulate: Senator Pocock

The reforms PwC plans to adopt in response to the tax leaks scandal have no teeth and will not see a significant shift...

13 October 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee