Regulation

Former KPMG partner secures high-ranking ATO role

A former KPMG partner has now been formally appointed as a second commissioner of the Australian Taxation Office.

16 April 2020

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Business

SA businesses set for $10k cash grant

South Australian small businesses will soon be offered up to $10,000 to help cover ongoing expenses as the state...

14 April 2020

Regulation

What does STP2 mean for bookkeepers?

The Australian Taxation Office is about to roll out the second phase of its Single Touch Payroll system. The update...

11 April 2020 • By Intuit QuickBooks

Business

Security considerations while working remotely amid the COVID-19 pandemic

With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing more businesses to implement flexible work arrangements, host Jo Cronolly is joined...

09 April 2020

Business

Tax-dodging director barred from managing companies

A failure to pay taxes and allowing a company to trade while insolvent have resulted in a sole director being...

09 April 2020

Tax

‘Guidance has never been so important’: $130bn JobKeeper legislation passes

The government’s $130 billion JobKeeper program has now passed both houses of parliament as the profession continues...

08 April 2020

Business

SMEs to receive rent waivers, deferrals

Small and medium businesses will now be granted rental waivers and deferrals under a mandatory Code of Conduct...

08 April 2020

Technology

How to Handle Software Price Increases

Promoted by Practice Ignition As an accountant, you manage a lot of apps on behalf of your clients. Changes to your...

07 April 2020 • By Pat Kuo

Business

RBA reveals April cash rate call

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced its decision on the official cash rate for April following a rare...

07 April 2020 • By Cameron Micallef

Tax

Treasury updates JobKeeper guidance

Treasury has now updated its guidance on the yet-to-be-legislated JobKeeper payments, including significant...

07 April 2020

Appointments

Accounting network appoints new professional standards head

A prominent chartered accountant has now been appointed as head of professional standards in the financial planning...

07 April 2020

Business

PwC slashes pay, hours by up to 40%

PwC partners and staff are set to see a reduction in working hours and pay as the firm remains committed to putting...

06 April 2020

Business

NSW businesses set for $10k grant

New South Wales small businesses will soon be able to receive up to $10,000 to visit their accountant and pay for...

06 April 2020

Business

Are the government’s measures entirely ‘fair’?

With the urgency of providing financial relief to Australian businesses and individuals during the COVID-19 crisis,...

03 April 2020 • By Tasha Levy

Business

COVID-19 business confidence survey launches

A new monthly business confidence survey has launched today, seeking to uncover the impacts of COVID-19 on Australian...

02 April 2020

Business

‘We too have to make tough calls’: KPMG lays off 200 staff, mandates pay cuts

KPMG will part with 200 staff and ask employees to take up to a 20 per cent pay cut as the firm looks to deal with the...

02 April 2020

Business

Treasury hands commissioner discretion to determine JobKeeper eligibility

The Commissioner of Taxation will now be given discretion to establish eligibility for the new JobKeeper payment as...

02 April 2020

Appointments

Former big four partner appointed as Board of Taxation chair

A former KPMG partner has now been appointed as the chair of the Board of Taxation, nine months following the sudden...

02 April 2020