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Business
ATO debt levels ‘much higher’ than pre-pandemic
Many troubled SMEs were too optimistic about economic recovery and now need formal repayment plans, says specialist.
10 August 2022 • By Philip King
Regulation
FWO recovers record $500m in unpaid wages
10 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Appointments
BDO hires former PwC director as partner
10 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
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Technology
Promote your firm without a marketer: Using technology to drive growth
A new marketing solution from Wolters Kluwer CCH and digital marketing platform, BOMA, which allows firms to deliver...
09 August 2022 • By Wolters Kluwer CCH
Tax
Disclose contractor payments by 28 August, ATO warns
Small businesses told under-reporting will be exposed by powerful data matching.
09 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Regulation
Court upholds TPB decision to ban tax agent
A history of non-compliance included failure to lodge four income tax returns and 102 business activity statements.
09 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
120 DPNs a day drive insolvencies back to pre-pandemic level
The ATO’s ramp-up of debt collection activity on small businesses shows up in the figures for July.
09 August 2022 • By Philip King
Business
KPMG grows revenue 16% to hit $2.3bn
The result was led by its management consulting and audit, assurance and risk consulting businesses.
09 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Super ahead of banking, insurance on climate risk
APRA survey finds the superannuation industry further advanced on four key measures.
08 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Regulation
ASIC prosecutes 10 companies, 73 individuals
More than $500,000 in fines have been imposed on those failing to meet personal and corporate obligations.
08 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Visa delays stall attempts to recruit overseas
A positive outcome on skilled migration is essential to stop firms from “cannibalising each other”, says CA ANZ.
08 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Super
Age for downsizer super scheme to drop to 55
Tax amendments widen eligibility for the one-off bump to retirement savings.
08 August 2022 • By Philip King
Technology
Feeling ‘tech overwhelm’? Here’s how to make software selection easier
Earlier this year, Dext carried out a landmark survey of accountants and bookkeepers across Australia to find out more...
05 August 2022 • By Dext
Business
3 things you should be doing with your time instead of managing your ATO...
Do you know what’s involved in processing, reviewing, and distributing ATO correspondence in your office?
05 August 2022 • By ATOmate Powered by Business Automation Works (BAW)
Technology
Choosing the right Practice Management Software for Accountants
Take the guesswork out of choosing your next practice management solution.
05 August 2022 • By APS Software
Appointments
Tax Institute appoints independent chair
Financial services industry expert will help guide strategic governance of the body.
05 August 2022 • By Philip King
Regulation
Buy now, pay later needs greater regulation, says CPA
Consumers using the platforms lack protection from laws on borrowing.
05 August 2022 • By Josh Needs
Technology
Gilt-edged backup the best defence against cyber crimes
A system resilient to ransomware needs clean, encrypted, write-only data recovery.
05 August 2022 • By Derek Cowan
Business
EY revenue grows 18 per cent, delivers $70m in bonuses
Led by its consulting and strategy divisions, EY rebounds despite lingering COVID concerns.
05 August 2022 • By Philip King
Regulation
IPA calls for ASIC’s powers to be stripped
The IPA wants the Quality of Advice Review to make bold moves towards meaningful reform.
05 August 2022 • By Miranda Brownlee