Business

Government to release third round of measures to ‘hibernate’ businesses

A new wage subsidy is set to be unveiled today as the government looks to “hibernate” businesses over the next six...

30 March 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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Ethics to be ‘well and truly tested’ amid COVID-19 pandemic, says Deloitte

Deloitte has warned of a potential spike in bribery cases for businesses across Australia and New Zealand, saying the...

27 March 2020

Business

TPB relaxes requirements in COVID-19 response

The Tax Practitioners Board will temporarily relax a requirement in its continuing professional education policy...

26 March 2020

Business

Small business ombudsman launches COVID-19 resource

The office of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has added a dedicated section for SME...

26 March 2020

Technology

Xero ups Hubdoc integration

Accounting software provider Xero has now announced the integration of Hubdoc within its platform.

26 March 2020 • By Jemelle Blanco

Tax

Tax Office launches dedicated COVID-19 resource

The Tax Office has now launched a dedicated coronavirus web page to guide the tax profession and their clients through...

25 March 2020

Appointments

Mid-tier network appoints new audit director

The accounting network has appointed a new audit director to its Melbourne office as it looks to further grow the...

24 March 2020

Business

Big banks outline mortgage repayment relief

The major banks have outlined how they are supporting those affected by the coronavirus pandemic and its economic...

20 March 2020 • By Charbel Kadib

Business

Unpacking the government’s economic stimulus package

Amid the ever-changing landscape of a global pandemic, it’s a critical time for accountants to reach out to clients...

20 March 2020 • By Tasha Levy

Business

Banks to defer small-business loan repayments for 6 months

Small businesses will be allowed to defer loan repayments for six months under new emergency measures announced by the...

20 March 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

RBA, government splash $105bn in SME funding

Australian banks will now have access to $105 billion to lend out to small and medium businesses as the government and...

20 March 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Reserve Bank makes emergency move

Amid a slide towards a global recession, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has held an out-of-cycle emergency...

19 March 2020 • By Grace Ormsby

Regulation

AAT reduces accountant’s financial services ban

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has reduced the banning sentence of a Perth accountant after finding that he was...

19 March 2020

Business

Compliant payroll systems – it all starts with effective implementation

Promoted by ADP Australia ADP helps australian businesses get ready to implement payroll systems that stay compliant,...

17 March 2020 • By ADP Australia

Business

Accounting Business Expo postponed amid coronavirus fears

The Accounting Business Expo has now been postponed due to fears around the escalation of the developing coronavirus...

13 March 2020

Business

Mid-tier champions ‘raw, confronting’ client feedback program

The rollout of a client feedback program has led to a cultural shift at a mid-tier firm, pushing it to act on...

12 March 2020

Business

Submissions flooding in for the Australian Accounting Awards

Nominations for the Australian Accounting Awards are well underway, and accounting professionals are encouraged to get...

12 March 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Big four deepens sustainability play through acquisition

KPMG will expand its sustainability services with the acquisition of a boutique consultancy firm.

11 March 2020