Tax

ATO’s ‘well-meaning’ JobKeeper GST guidance backfires

The ATO’s guidance over the use of a cash or accruals approach to calculating turnover in relation to the JobKeeper...

30 April 2020

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Business

Australia needs a competitive tax system post-COVID-19: BCA

Policymakers will need to consider if red tape that was suspended during the COVID-19 crisis is necessary...

29 April 2020 • By Aidan Curtis

Business

Treasury boss hails ‘rapid’ ATO stimulus delivery

Treasury Secretary Steve Kennedy has defended the rollout of stimulus payments to businesses and individuals, while...

28 April 2020

Tax

Big four steps up with ‘largest pro bono’ tax offering amid COVID-19

A big four firm will now partner with the University of NSW to offer Australia’s “largest pro bono tax professional...

28 April 2020

Business

[Download] 24 Business Continuity Services - Sample Menu of Services

Promoted by Practice Ignition We’ve compiled a list of 24 practical services you can offer your clients to help them...

27 April 2020 • By Practice Ignition

Business

‘Not rivers of gold’: Government pushed on accountant voucher scheme

The government has been urged to consider a voucher scheme for businesses to access professional advice on the...

27 April 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Appointments

Mid-tier makes double partner appointments

A mid-tier firm has appointed two new partners in its Melbourne office to meet demand for increased risk and...

24 April 2020

Business

Treasurer hauls major banks to the table on JobKeeper bridging finance

Businesses will be given a leg up by Australia’s major banks through sped-up loans to cover upfront staff wages before...

23 April 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

What STP means for EOFY and COVID-19 government aid

Promoted by Xero In what is a uniquely challenging economic environment, this EOFY, Single Touch Payroll (STP)...

23 April 2020 • By Xero

Business

COVID-19 an ‘opportunity’ for tax reform

Policy makers should be treating the COVID-19 crisis as an opportunity to enact the comprehensive tax reform that...

23 April 2020

Technology

Xero rolls out JobKeeper updates

Xero users will now have access to an eligibility calculator as updates roll out for the government’s stimulus measures.

23 April 2020 • By Jemelle Blanco

Appointments

APESB appoints former auditor-general

The Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board (APESB) has appointed a former auditor-general to the board.

22 April 2020

Appointments

Nexia Australia announces new chair

The managing partner of Nexia’s Perth office has now been appointed as chair of the mid-tier network.

21 April 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Fiscal stimulus - and what you should be doing now

Promoted by CPA Australia In this short article we consider three of the Australian Government’s COVID-19 stimulus...

21 April 2020 • By Elinor Kasapidis

Business

ASBFEO calls for payments law as big businesses use COVID-19 as excuse

The ASBFEO is asking for 30-day payment times to be legislated immediately, following reports that big businesses are...

21 April 2020 • By Maja Garaca Djurdjevic

Tax

JobKeeper enrolments begin

Enrolments for the JobKeeper payment have now begun, with the ATO issuing a number of guides for businesses to assist...

19 April 2020

Business

Grappling with Turnover? How to get it right for the Jobkeeper payment.

Promoted by Baskin Clarke Priest How will accountants and tax professionals navigate defining and determining turnover...

17 April 2020 • By Vanessa Priest

Business

What about overpayments – do you have money going out the door?

Promoted by ADP Australia Five tips for identifying and reducing overpayments.

17 April 2020 • By ADP Australia