Business

Key dates ahead of the ATO’s annual closure

The ATO has announced its annual closure period over the year-end festive season for 2020.

23 December 2020

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Brazen ATO scam costs Sydney woman $22k

Police have issued a warning after a Sydney woman fell prey to an elaborate ATO scam that cost her $22,000.

16 December 2020

Appointments

Mid-tier makes senior appointments

A mid-tier firm has made a number of director appointments in its Adelaide and Sydney Offices including a former big...

16 December 2020

Business

Auditor-General endorses ATO’s COVID-19 response

The ATO’s rapid implementation of COVID-19 economic response measures has been given a tick of approval from the...

15 December 2020

Business

Ombudsman data foreshadows challenging future for small businesses

Preliminary data released by the small business ombudsman has painted both promising and worrying signs for businesses...

15 December 2020

Appointments

Former EY chief economist joins ACCC

Two new commissioners have now been appointed to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, including a...

11 December 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Regulation

‘Credibility undermined’: ASIC cops parliamentary blasting

A parliamentary committee has launched a scathing attack on the corporate regulator, arguing that its credibility has...

10 December 2020

Technology

Australian Digital Technology Awards launched

The inaugural Australian Digital Technology Awards, aimed at identifying emerging and leading digital technology...

10 December 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Government winds up FASEA

ASIC will now be tasked with being the central disciplinary body for the financial advice sector as the government...

10 December 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

New bill introduced to increase transparency of advice fees in super

The government has introduced a new bill into Parliament this week to provide greater protection for superannuation...

10 December 2020

Business

Garry Lyon on The WoWcrowd

Promoted by myprosperity Discover a series designed to inspire, motivate and lead the Whole of Wealth movement. Stand...

09 December 2020 • By myprosperity

Business

Deloitte and Freedom Foods Group hit with class action

A class action has been launched against Freedom Foods Group Limited, and their auditors Deloitte, after the...

09 December 2020

Business

JobMaker registrations now open: ATO

The ATO has now opened registrations for the JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme following the release of rules by Treasurer...

08 December 2020

Appointments

CA ANZ appoints new president, vice-presidents

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand has unveiled its new president and vice-presidents for 2021.

08 December 2020

Appointments

Mid-tier announces new leadership appointments

A mid-tier has announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointment of three new partners and nine new...

08 December 2020

Super

Government to ‘level playing field’ for accountants on SMSF advice

The government has been called to level the playing field for accountants to be able to provide advice on SMSFs...

03 December 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Regulation

Government tackles ATO scams with new telco rules

New rules that require telcos to detect, trace and block scam calls have now been registered, as such scams, including...

03 December 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Australia’s recession ‘technically over’, says Frydenberg

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the latest national account figures should give Australians “optimism and hope”, as...

02 December 2020 • By Jotham Lian