Business

Accounting firms fetch higher prices as supply dries up

A quiet consolidation in the regions means fewer sellers and now buyers are changing their strategy, says one...

29 March 2023 • By Philip King

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Accurate Financial Reporting in Family Law Cases: Why it is Crucial for a Fair...

Divorces and Family law proceedings can be complex and emotionally charged. Of course, everyone wants to know how...

28 March 2023 • By Justice Family Lawyers

Business

Get access to exclusive reports that reduce client audit risk and keeps you...

As tax regulations continue to change rapidly, ChangeGPS has introduced its TaxPlan Advanced tier to support...

28 March 2023 • By Change GPS

Regulation

Whistleblower who lifted lid on aggressive ATO tactics to face trial

Richard Boyle will answer charges relating to his time at the office after speaking out about its debt collection...

28 March 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Investors vulnerable to financial misconduct ‘despite CSLR’

Accounting bodies support the compensation scheme but worry about the cost and want better upfront protection for...

28 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Airwallex slashes price of processing online payments

Increased investment allows it to offer ‘mates rates’ to local customers, the Australian start-up says.

28 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Xero certifies Karbon app ahead of integration

Karbon contact data will be synchronised with Xero Practice Manager but WorkflowMax will be retired in mid-2024.

28 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

14m personal records stolen in Latitude hack

The financial group confirms the cyber criminals made off with driver’s licence numbers and the personal details of...

27 March 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Family businesses are bouncing back post-pandemic: PwC

Survey shows family firms need to embrace technology and develop clear ESG strategies for the best chance of future...

27 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Accountants ‘need to raise their game on FBT’

The ATO wants tax practitioners to help police the system, says FBT specialist Paul Mather.

27 March 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

Ex-restaurant owner penalised almost $60k for exploiting visa holder

The FWO found the manager dismissed the Bangladeshi for lodging a workers’ compensation claim.

27 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Super

Unexpected work test issue impacts personal contributions

An unintended consequence with the work test changes is restricting certain types of employees and company directors...

27 March 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Don’t forget to nominate! Women in Accounting Awards 2023

Nominations close 5th of April, so hurry and nominate an outstanding woman today.

24 March 2023 • By Ignition

Tax

Small business ‘the big culprit’ over FBT gap

The ATO believes small business is the big culprit when it comes to compliance with FBT and it’s on a mission to round...

24 March 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

AFP charges four for allegedly laundering $1.7m from cybercrime

The police claim they set up dozens of bank accounts using stolen identities to transfer money overseas.

24 March 2023 • By Philip King

Business

7 powerful strategies to increase your client retention

As an accountant or bookkeeper, numbers are your bread and butter, and as a business owner, it is likely that one of...

24 March 2023 • By Intuit QuickBooks

Regulation

Two accountants charged over alleged $3.5m SMSF con

Police claim the Sydney-based pair defrauded almost two-dozen people over more than a decade.

24 March 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

FWO fast food crackdown penalises Subway director over $30k

A former director has been forced to back-pay workers thousands in underpayments over two years.

24 March 2023 • By Josh Needs