Appointments

Moore Australia (NSW) partners with bespoke wealth outfit

Move adds 17 members to the firm’s Sydney office with an “impressive” array of qualifications and experience, Moore...

08 November 2022 • By Philip King

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Technology

Average cyber crime costs a small business $40k

With an online threat every seven minutes, attacks are up 13 per cent and Australia has become a favourite target.

07 November 2022 • By Philip King

Super

ATO issues private ruling on member benefit issue

The ATO has issued another private ruling examining the issue of whether a benefit requested shortly before death is a...

07 November 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

FNQ labour hire company ‘overcharged workers for lodgings’

NQ Powertrain faces court for allegedly deducting thousands from the wages of Pacific region visa-holders.

07 November 2022 • By Philip King

Tax

Big-end-of-town tax: miners, banks pay up, but for one-third it’s zip

Just seven companies paid 40 per cent of the $69 billion income tax reaped from 2,500 large corporations.

04 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Off-market buyback measure sparks fears of further policy change

Two separate measures relating to franking credits in the space of two months have set alarm bells ringing at the SMSF...

04 November 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Why the devil lurks in budget detail

The budget was framed as a reset of fiscal policy by Labor, but the government gave a wide berth to tax reform and had...

04 November 2022 • By Robyn Jacobson

Tax

What does the Minerva case mean for trust distributions?

The Federal Court upheld the ATO’s view that there was an anti-avoidance scheme at work.

04 November 2022 • By John Jeffreys

Appointments

Talent drought fuels race to find offshore accountants

Australian firms already employ hundreds of tax professionals in the Philippines and demand is booming, says...

04 November 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Winners revealed for Women in Finance Awards 2022

Accountants, accounting consultants, bookkeepers and thought leaders were among the 29 winners at this year’s awards.

03 November 2022 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Regulation

Ban, penalties for unfair contracts ‘essential for SMEs’

Changes to contract and consumer law are overdue safeguards against unfair companies, says ACCC

03 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

Revised work-from-home regime ‘bad news for taxpayers’

Fixed rate of 67c an hour will typically leave people out of pocket compared with previous methods, says H&R Block.

03 November 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

William Buck merges with Parramatta consultancy

Bringing in the business advisory specialist will broaden Buck’s offerings in Sydney, it said.

03 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Brisbane food shops forced to back pay workers over $400k

FWO finds 58 Brisbane outlets in breach of workplace laws during the latest raids in its national crackdown.

03 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

IR reforms will end up closing small business, says advocate

The concerns of female owners in particular have gone unheard, she says, and pay claims could backfire.

03 November 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne

Tax

ATO releases revised WFH expense claims guidance

UPDATED: The shortcut method adopted during the pandemic ended on June 30 and PCG 2022/D4 changes the game.

02 November 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

DPP drops charges against WA accountant accused of stealing $725k

Perth bookkeeper faced 13 counts of theft against a mining company but the case has been discontinued.

02 November 2022 • By Keonia Swift

Business

Port Augusta community care service wins $30,000 PwC award

This year’s MURRA Boost Initiative recipient was unaware of the scheme until it won.

02 November 2022 • By Josh Needs