Appointments

Grant Thornton reveals slew of additions and changes

The firm has appointed two partners along with existing partners taking on supplementary roles.

25 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Super

Treasury consults on non-arm’s length expense rules

The government has now released consultation on options for amending the non-arm’s length income provisions for super...

24 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Unfit-for-purpose insolvency law needs complete overhaul: ARITA

Australia needs a simplified system with a single regulator for both company and personnel bankruptcy, says...

24 January 2023 • By Philip King

Appointments

Tax Institute appoints Marg Marshall 2023 president

The experienced technical advice specialist plans to develop the institute’s education and resources.

24 January 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Former PwC partner banned for sharing secret Treasury docs

Clients and other staff were given confidential information about impending changes to multinational tax rules.

24 January 2023 • By Philip King

Super

Beware promoters of early super access schemes, ATO warns

Vulnerable people are targets for scammers offering to help set up an SMSF as a way to get a hold of savings illegally.

24 January 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Workers baulk at CBDs ‘but happy with an office close to home’

The cost and congestion of travelling to a centre makes local micro-offices appealing, says business centre specialist.

23 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

One more rate rise could tip us into recession, says Deloitte

The RBA should press pause as the consumer-led recovery is ‘running out of road’.

23 January 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Grant Thornton polices Women’s World Car of the Year vote

Audit firm will guarantee accuracy of process involving dozens of female motoring journalists from across the world.

23 January 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

Agent linking talks ‘highly productive’, says ATO

Office optimistic that another meeting with professional bodies can address concerns.

20 January 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

FWO takes retail giant to court over $1.1m in staff underpayments

UPDATED: The holding company for Supercheap Auto and Rebel Sport allegedly shortchanged workers for more than two years.

20 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

Appointments

Former AFP and ATO investigator joins Kroll’s Melbourne office

The experienced financial crime inspector joins from the firm’s London branch where he oversaw the asset tracing and...

20 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

Tax

ATO talks over agent linking regime end without agreement

A crucial meeting between the tax office and professional associations fails to resolve key points of difference about...

20 January 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

International tax reform could net annual gains of $220bn

Global governments must embrace the reform to ensure multinational corporations pay taxes where they earn their...

20 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

How decentralised finance has become a feast for hackers

DeFi, as it is known, has enabled large scale theft and money laundering adding up to billions of dollars.

20 January 2023 • By Kim Grauer

Business

9 out of 10 businesses expect skills shortage to be biggest problem

More companies name recruitment as their chief concern in 2023 ahead of inflation and supply chain issues, Ai Group...

20 January 2023 • By Josh Needs

Tax

ATO figures reveal final 2022 DPN tally

After a slow start in May, the office went up through the gears with director penalty notices.

19 January 2023 • By Philip King

Tax

A guide to the tax implications surrounding divorce settlements:

Divorces often lead to a number of tax implications, particularly when transferring real property from one party to...

19 January 2023 • By Justice Family Lawyers