iscover 
Business
RBA responding to out-of-date number, says CPA Australia
It said Australia must move to monthly CPI data because the effect of last month’s rate increase was unknown.
08 June 2022 • By Philip King
Regulation
ASIC disqualifies two directors
08 June 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Stressed small businesses still contending with pandemic hangover
08 June 2022 • By Josh Needs
more from tag
Business
RBA hikes rates by 50 basis points to 0.85%
The RBA responds to "higher than expected" inflation with a larger than anticipated rise to take interest rates to...
07 June 2022 • By Philip King
Business
Free Mental Health Training for Advisers of Small Businesses
Register by 8 July to take advantage of Deakin’s online program that helps business advisers provide mental health...
07 June 2022 • By Deakin University
Tax
Make sure you’re registered, TPB tells agents
An ad campaign warns the public against unscrupulous operators and urges legitimate practices to display its logo.
07 June 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Labor must act urgently on worker shortages: COSBOA
The peak body for small businesses is urging the government to address the talent drought by increasing migration and...
07 June 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne
Regulation
FWO acts against Sydney businesses for staff pay shortfalls
Five workers were allegedly underpaid and the company owners face thousands in fines.
07 June 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
Westpac, MYOB join hands to help SMEs bridge digital gap
Confidence has returned to small business but many remain reluctant to purchase software.
07 June 2022 • By Philip King
Regulation
Small caps ‘on crash course’ with ESG standards
Mandatory climate reporting will catch out many companies, says corporate governance specialist.
06 June 2022 • By Philip King
Technology
Accountants Direct signs up Annature
The partnership will streamline e-signing for corporate and personal tax returns.
06 June 2022 • By Josh Needs
Tax
ATO promises 12-day turnaround on error-free returns
But common mistakes will lead to longer processing times, it says.
06 June 2022 • By Josh Needs
Tax
Tax time try-ons won’t wash with ATO, says CA ANZ
Members better be on the lookout when it comes to some of the dodgier client claims.
06 June 2022 • By Philip King
Technology
“A GOLDEN HELLO!”
Sign up to MyWorkpapers before the end of June and receive a FREE onboarding package worth up to $1250*
03 June 2022 • By MyWorkpapers
Business
Come clean on risks in annual reports, ASIC warns
The regulator says fuel prices, global politics and COVID must be factored into asset values and performance forecasts.
03 June 2022 • By Philip King
Business
Help SMEs ‘trapped’ in bad loans, accountants told
Tax professionals are well placed to help businesses caught in unsuitable financial arrangements.
03 June 2022 • By Malavika Santhebennur
Business
Land developer faces financial reporting charges
ASIC alleges failure to lodge annual reports for five years and an inadequate number of directors.
03 June 2022 • By Philip King
Tax
Use data prefills or raise a red flag, ATO warns
Failing to wait for a prefill or altering form data risks putting clients under scrutiny.
03 June 2022 • By Josh Needs
Technology
BGL adds trust tax electronic lodgement to Simple Invest 360
Company claims a first for the feature, which complements a component released early this year.
03 June 2022 • By Josh Needs
Super
Does crypto belong in an SMSF?
Digital currencies are an asset class where professional advice is essential.
03 June 2022 • By Craig Hobart