Business

How to stay engaged and relevant to your clients

Accountants hold an important position among finance professionals, often earning the moniker of the ‘trusted...

16 September 2022 • By Your Client Matters

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Regulation

Greenwashing focus ‘changing the game on ESG’

Companies are increasingly aware that reporting will be mandatory soon, says HLB Mann Judd specialist.

16 September 2022 • By Philip King

Tax

How to avoid personal liability when dealing with DPNs

There are better ways to handle a director penalty notice than leaving the letter unopened.

16 September 2022 • By Mathew Blum

Regulation

Crypto fest to debate tightening regulations

With 1 million Australians now dabbling in digital assets, experts gather to discuss the issues this weekend on the...

16 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

‘Little to celebrate’ in labour market data

A slight rise in unemployment and fewer accounting job ads last month do not signal an end to the talent drought, says...

16 September 2022 • By Philip King, Josh Needs

Appointments

Grant Thornton merges with AML specialist Initialism

The increased focus on money laundering and fraud motivated the move, the firms said.

15 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

ATO to quiz professionals over profit allocation arrangements

A dedicated team within the Tax Office will begin contacting those with high-risk arrangements.

15 September 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

High-flying CEOs know how to land low taxes

Thrill-seeking bosses leave their companies better off, says Deakin Uni study.

15 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Star report ‘shines light on hostility to internal audits’

Casino bosses played a high-stakes game but they are hardly alone, says professional body.

15 September 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

Whistleblower service Your Call appoints ex-KPMG director as CEO

After 23 years at a big four firm, Lauren Witherdin takes over at the independent provider.

15 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

5 tips for accountants

Catching compliance breaches before they happen

14 September 2022 • By Graeme Colley, SuperConcepts Executive Manager, SMSF Technical and Private Wealth

Business

Australia ‘needs global campaign to repair image’

Next month’s budget should aim to change the narrative and woo back workers and students, says CPA Australia.

14 September 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

PKF expands into Townsville CBD

Its first North Queensland office reflects the region’s growing importance as a market, the firm says.

14 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Why mortgage broking and accounting are a perfect match

During the pandemic one Sydney-based accountant found adding another string to his bow became vital for himself, and...

14 September 2022 • By James Mitchell

Business

Surge in payment defaults ‘a portent of things to come’

Latest CreditorWatch data shows increasing signs of small businesses in distress.

14 September 2022 • By Philip King

Technology

MYOB acquires workplace financial services platform Flare

The acquisition enables MYOB to be a “vital partner in the full lifecycle” of SMEs, says the chief executive.

14 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Technology

QuickFee partners with Aon to reduce risk and improve cash flow

The financing provider will now be able to offer professional indemnity products to its Australian client base.

14 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Food shops forced to back-pay $400k after FWO blitz on Darwin

Almost 500 employees were short-changed by more than 30 businesses across the city.

13 September 2022 • By Josh Needs