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Tax
Frustrating reality of ATO overlooked in audit report
Favourable scorecard fails to align with the day-to-day experience of tax agents.
19 August 2022 • By John Jeffreys
Technology
Ebonex launches crypto-funded Mastercards
19 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Appointments
Findex hires experienced HR professional
19 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
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Business
SMEs feeling the pinch as invoice payment times blow out
Alternative lender says debtors are taking longer to pay as access to finance gets tougher and economic conditions...
19 August 2022 • By Philip King
Business
Professional high earners need tailored insurance
The education and experience of accountants, lawyers, medics and architects demand special protection strategies.
19 August 2022 • By Brian Pillemer
Business
Workers put money first with wage rises trailing CPI
ABS data shows professional services faring better than most, but pay increases are now the focus, says Robert Half.
18 August 2022 • By Philip King, Josh Needs
Business
Accounting firms named among our best workplaces
Specialists in tax software, advice, services and recruitment were recognised in the annual short list.
18 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Tax
Small-business debt a key target, ATO reveals
Increasing digitisation and lowering collectible debt are centrepieces of the office’s latest corporate plan.
18 August 2022 • By Philip King
Appointments
BDO bolsters its CFO advisory services
Additional partner “will be an invaluable resource to clients”, the firm says.
18 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Regulation
ATO needs to improve staff capability, says audit office
Key concerns identified in mainly favourable performance review of tax agent engagement by the office.
17 August 2022 • By Philip King
Appointments
Assetline Capital recruits sales specialist, joins industry forum
Alternative lender aims to lift profile and expand product range.
17 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Retain staff with employee share schemes, SMEs urged
ESS help boost company performance, attract personnel and plan succession strategies, says DMCA advisory.
17 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Super
Younger Australians driving spike in SMSF establishments
The 35–44 age group is the most popular in which to establish an SMSF, according to Class’ latest benchmark report.
17 August 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee
Technology
BGL integrates with SuiteFiles
The partnership with SuiteFiles will help clients automate workflows such as annual returns and company management,...
16 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Tax
Labor following through on tax pledges, says IPA
But the government has been silent on small-business incentives left over from the March budget.
16 August 2022 • By Philip King
Regulation
AAT upholds tax agent’s ban for ‘egregious conduct’
Melbourne practitioner was found to have a “breathtaking disregard for his obligations”, says tribunal.
16 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Skill shortage turning small businesses into ‘digital laggards’
One-third of businesses point to lack of tech talent as main barrier to growth, says CPA Australia.
16 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Setting up the Bank of Mum and Dad for success
2Be’s Equity Advantage is a new loan option which has distinct advantages for parents who want to help their kids onto...
15 August 2022 • By 2Be
Business
Do your clients have rolling cash flow forecasts?
Being in control of cash is one of the most essential business management tasks. After all, no cash means no business....
15 August 2022 • By CashFlowMapper
Appointments
Succession planning specialist names CEO, director
Capitaliz makes two senior appointments from retail and banking.
15 August 2022 • By Philip King