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Business
Credit card complacency ‘costs consumers thousands’
Accountants could help save their clients thousands of dollars a year simply by getting them to change their card...
30 November 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne
Business
ASIC shareholder engagement just a ‘tick-a-box’ exercise: CPA
30 November 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Australian finalist wins global EY event
30 November 2022 • By Josh Needs
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Tax
What the FTX fallout means for accountants
The dramatic collapse of the crypto exchange has left around 30,000 Australians on the list of more than 1 million...
30 November 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne
Business
First criminal wage theft charges lodged under Victorian act
Action under Victorian state law can result in up to 10 years imprisonment and fines of $1.1 million.
30 November 2022 • By Keonia Swift
Business
Real wage growth now will push rates higher, warns Lowe
The RBA governor says a reduction in real wages is essential to keep the lid on inflation.
29 November 2022 • By Josh Needs
Appointments
First female CEO appointed to Office of Financial Management
The selection comes after her predecessor was nominated by the government to join the International Monetary Fund.
29 November 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Small breakaway firms are future of the profession
Disaffected millennials will challenge the established order and be a driving force for change, says Shaye Thyer of...
29 November 2022 • By Philip King
Super
Bill to lower downsizer age passes both houses
The bill to reduce the eligibility age for downsizer contributions down to age 55 has now passed the Senate and awaits...
29 November 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee
Business
Accountants ‘miss a trick when it comes to sales’
The profession needs to unlearn the notion that public practice is poorly paid, says the head of accounting at Intuit...
28 November 2022 • By Philip King
Business
Clients have grown more demanding of accountants: KeyPay
The relationship has gone from transactional to trusted advisory in the face of tough financial conditions.
28 November 2022 • By Josh Needs
Regulation
Small business uneasy over IR bill, calls for more talks
COSBOA says time is needed to understand the full ramifications of the proposed law.
28 November 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne
Business
Four reasons to consider a new business lending partner
Finding a suitable finance solution for your small business customers can be daunting. Take the stress out of it by...
28 November 2022 • By Staff writer
Tax
Firm profits allocation guide ‘a very blunt instrument’
PCG 2021/4 resolves the risk issue for just a small sliver of cases, says BDO tax partner.
28 November 2022 • By Philip King
Business
Outdated pricing models mean accountants underpaid
An outdated approach to pricing means accountants have fallen behind other professions and continue to be paid...
25 November 2022 • By Philip King
Business
Five tips on tailoring life insurance to fit
Accountants who understand risk know that made-to-measure cover underpins all meaningful financial plans.
25 November 2022 • By Matthew Pilcher
Appointments
Data#3 appoints CFO from engineering company Cardno
Cherie O’Riordan will succeed the retiring Brem Hill in January.
25 November 2022 • By Keonia Swift
Business
Why it pays to seek out the true value of intangibles
Most valuations shine a light on fixed assets but fail to put a realistic price on patents, trademarks, copyright and...
25 November 2022 • By Tyler Capson
Business
Deliveroo quit ‘due to gig economy crackdown’
Business academic claims Labor’s threats to improve worker conditions were behind its exit from Australia.
25 November 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Labour demand and jobs growth have peaked: Deloitte
Open borders have spurred the fastest population growth in four years, alleviating skill shortages.
25 November 2022 • By Josh Needs