Regulation

Fraudulent SME business insurer sentenced to nearly three years in jail

The dishonest actor obtained almost $100,000 by providing invalid insurance to small businesses.

04 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Business

Paycepaid acquires Australian Debt Recoveries

The deal will provide accountants and bookkeepers with a fully integrated end-to-end accounts receivables system, the...

03 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

EY Australia selects pharmacy magnate as entrepreneur of the year

The Chemist Warehouse founder goes to Monaco in June to represent Australia at the global final.

03 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Two jailed for separate multi-million dollar tax fraud schemes

Joint ATO-AFP taskforce results in prison for fake BAS lodgements and the first jail term for alleged members of an...

03 April 2023 • By Philip King

Super

Accountants must highlight dangers of raiding super: ATO

The Tax Office tells the industry to alert clients that there are consequences from illegal early access schemes.

03 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Super

What’s next for the $3m threshold?

The SMSF Association and CA ANZ highlight some of the grey areas and potential policy positions that could be taken...

31 March 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Webcasts

Understanding Evolving Technology and Your Firm's Profitability

Join Alan FitzGerald, the ‘software whisperer’ from Practice Connections to find out how your practice can benefit...

31 March 2023 • By [email protected]

Regulation

How NSW test case adds up for builders about to pull the pin

Construction companies can now be more confident that appointing an administrator will lead to a successful outcome.

31 March 2023 • By Trent Devine and Michael Terry-Whitall

Business

How SMEs can protect and survive through volatile times

A trio of steps that can make all the difference to businesses when money gets tight.

31 March 2023 • By Cynthia De Vera

Business

Government initiates bill to expand unpaid parental leave

The broader leave entitlements are said to provide greater flexibility for families, but professional groups remain...

31 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

FWO targets underpayment of apprentices

The ombudsman has secured more than $15,000 in penalties against an electrical services business that paid an...

31 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Super

ATO warns SMSF on sole purpose test for property investment

Property investment by an SMSF will fail the sole purpose test if it provides pre-retirement benefit to someone such...

31 March 2023 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

KPMG moves to ESG-designed Parramatta office

The firm’s recently finished centre has been designed to promote employee wellbeing and an enhanced workplace...

31 March 2023 • By Zarah Torrazo

Business

ASBFEO launches inquiry into Commonwealth tendering and SMEs

The review will identify the effectiveness of AusTender and the ability of small businesses to compete for government...

30 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

RBA must pause rates in response to easing CPI, say experts

The February figure revealed a second consecutive month of lower inflation but rent was seen as a growing problem.

30 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Microsoft releases AI cyber security tool

Microsoft Security Copilot is said to improve efficiency and reactions to cyber breaches by constantly learning to...

30 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Super

Tougher laws introduced to tackle superannuation theft

The government has introduced a bill to enshrine the right to superannuation payments in the National Employment...

30 March 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

SMEs battle unique combination of inflation, labour drought

Despite resilience during the pandemic, a COSBOA report says small businesses risk being dragged back down by...

29 March 2023 • By Josh Needs