Regulation

To lure talent, Australia must loosen the visa knots

Attracting skilled migrants has become crucial to accounting, so the process has to improve.

30 August 2022 • By Ainslie van Onselen

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Regulation

Finance bodies welcome proposals for sweeping overhaul of advice rules

An interim report pitches 12 proposals to simplify advice regulations and make it more accessible.

30 August 2022 • By Philip King

Business

CountPlus profit leaps, raises dividend

Listed accounting and financial services group reports bumper year.

30 August 2022 • By Neil Griffiths

Tax

Declare cash sales or run the risk, business told

Off-the-books transactions and side hustles have a habit of showing up the ATO’s tracing technology, says Assistant...

30 August 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

Moore Australia appoints partner to lead A-P audit, assurance

The selection will enable it to expand its services both in Australia and beyond, says the firm.

30 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

How does owning a Shoebox franchise benefit you?

With the Shoebox bookkeeping and tax model, the dream of being a business owner isn’t as far fetched as you might...

29 August 2022 • By Shoebox Books & Tax

Regulation

CPA Australia to make plea for rise in skilled migrants

Revised program should prioritise accounting and finance professionals, CEO says.

29 August 2022 • By Philip King, Josh Needs

Business

How a finance broker can boost your advisory offering

It can unlock growth opportunities for your SME clients, lift customer satisfaction and add value to your practice,...

29 August 2022 • By Steve Lake

Regulation

GST fraudster sentenced to five years’ jail

Repeated attempts to gain fake credits are exposed by ATO crackdown.

29 August 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

Link Group recruits two business leaders

The firm has strengthened the technology and marketing sectors of the business with the hires.

29 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Tax

A trio of trip-wires businesses should avoid, says ATO

Wayward habits accentuated by the pandemic will be a compliance focus.

29 August 2022 • By Philip King

Tax

Redraw blurred lines between work and home, ATO warns

Lines between expenses related to business and personal use that became fuzzy during the pandemic need to be brought...

26 August 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

Headhunters rampant in tight job market

Almost every business is actively poaching employees and many are open to offers, says recruiter.

26 August 2022 • By Philip King

Appointments

Access Group acquires Fathom

The addition will help “demystify complex financial and accounting concepts” for its clients, says the firm.

26 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Annature partners with Mason Stevens

The e-signing platform has been chosen by a fintech specialist to help streamline business processes.

26 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Sick leave epidemic slams small businesses

The first winter without strict COVID guidelines has left professional firms feeling the pinch, says MYOB.

26 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Comfort and trust the keys to selling professional services

Business development needs finesse and a keen focus on the needs of the client.

26 August 2022 • By Hans Morse

Super

ATO puts late lodging professionals on notice

The ATO will undertake compliance action against hundreds of professionals who are yet to lodge their SMSF return.

26 August 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee