Technology

Soft skills now as important as technical knowledge for accounting staff

With more accounting firms offering advisory services, staff will need to address their soft skills to gain a march on...

28 October 2021 • By MYOB Australia

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Business

Accountants’ perceptions post-lockdown revealed

A new CPA Australia poll has shed light on how accountants and business owners are placed when considering their...

27 October 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Regulation

‘Baseless and reckless’: ATO flags concern on legal professional privilege...

The ATO has voiced its concern over the likelihood of “baseless and reckless” legal professional privilege (LLP)...

27 October 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Regulation

‘Holistic’ approach needed to narrow audit expectation gap

A new report issued by several bodies has recommended any notion of an audit expectation gap needs to be narrowed if...

27 October 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Business

FASEA September test pass rate remains low

Just 61 per cent of all candidates who sat the FASEA exam passed in September.

27 October 2021 • By Reporter

Regulation

Senate proposes regulation to make Australia a cryptocurrency hub

"Today is a watershed day for the digital assets sector" - CEO of Blockchain Australia

27 October 2021 • By Shane Brunette, CEO of CryptoTaxCalculator

Regulation

FeeSynergy launch Equifax credit score module for accounting firms

In a world first collaboration, FeeSynergy has partnered with Equifax to bring credit score data to accounting firms...

27 October 2021 • By FeeSynergy

Business

Accountants ‘must be vaccinated to attend work premises’: Victoria health...

Accountants must have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by midnight 22 October to attend their office or...

26 October 2021 • By Maja Garaca Djurdjevic

Business

4 in 5 Victorian business owners confident ahead of ‘Freedom Friday’

As Victoria gears up to see more freedoms on Friday (29 October), new research has shown the majority of business...

26 October 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Regulation

New ATO integration revolutionises client communication for accountants

Innovative, Australian tech company the latest to provide ATO-authorised direct integration

25 October 2021 • By Business Automation Works

Regulation

IPA Engagement Letter templates now available within Practice Ignition

The IPA has partnered with Practice Ignition to provide their Engagement Letter templates within their award-winning...

25 October 2021 • By Practice Ignition

Regulation

ATO to take ‘flexible’ approach on STP Phase 2

Commissioner of Tax Chris Jordan says the ATO is committed to taking a “flexible approach” in the expansion of STP...

25 October 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Business

Board of Taxation sees 2 new members

The federal government has confirmed the appointments of two additional members to the Board of Taxation.

25 October 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Business

Better Advice Bill passes Parliament

The Better Advice Bill has passed in Parliament, ensuring that the financial services and credit panel within ASIC...

25 October 2021 • By Neil Griffiths

Business

Underpayments impacting 1 in 2 Aussie workers

Over 50 per cent of employees have been underpaid or paid late by their employer since COVID-19 hit Australian shores,...

25 October 2021 • By Grace Ormsby

Appointments

Industry expert: the dos and don’ts for becoming a thought leader

Four dos and don’ts to becoming an effective accounting thought leader – a subject-matter expert and influencer rolled...

22 October 2021 • By MYOB Australia

Business

CPA Australia outlines next steps in KPMG misconduct investigation

CPA Australia has provided an update on its investigation into KPMG’s internal cheating saga.

22 October 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

Regulation

ATO cracks down on ‘high-risk’ behaviours

The ATO is calling on tax practitioners to help them address high-risk behaviours impacting the profession.

22 October 2021 • By Emma Musgrave