Business

Why were the ‘quiet Australians’ missed in the election pre-polls?

The inaccuracy of polling data came as a big shock in the recent federal election. After consistent predictions of a...

23 May 2019 • By Amanda Hicks, KPMG

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ATO hails ‘highly successful’ surprise visit

The ATO’s surprise visits to 500 Tasmanian businesses have yielded some “highly successful” results for the agency,...

21 May 2019

Business

‘Strong track record’: MYOB welcomes election result

Accounting software provider MYOB has welcomed the return of a Coalition government, commending its “strong track...

20 May 2019

Business

Tax fraud lands Mildura man in jail

Failing to remit more than $660,000 in tax withholding for his 49 employees has seen a labour hire operator sentenced...

17 May 2019

Regulation

Accountants at a standstill with incoming mandatory education rules

There have been no new approvals for applications made by higher education providers to the Financial Adviser...

17 May 2019

Business

Three ways for accounting practices to build relationships that grow revenue

Promoted by Thomson Reuters. Technology is transforming tax and accounting, allowing accountants to move from a focus...

17 May 2019 • By Thomson Reuters

Business

ATO clears up FAQs about Single Touch Payroll

Ahead of the 1 July deadline for small business to be compliant with the new Single Touch Payroll (STP) regime, the...

16 May 2019

Business

‘We are not dissuading Australians from using accountants’, says Labor as...

Labor MPs continue to defend the proposed cap on the deductibility of accountants’ fees, as accountants, software...

16 May 2019 • By Katarina Taurian

Business

Xero records cash and subscriber wins; net loss widens

Xero released its full-year earnings to March this morning, showing that after a year in the top job, Steve Vamos has...

16 May 2019

Business

Improve business cash flow and beat late payments with these 10 tips

Promoted by GoCardless. Plans for growth can quickly be undermined if businesses can’t collect the money they’re owed....

16 May 2019 • By GoCardless

Business

Top tips for selling an accounting practice

Promoted by AustralianBiz. Selling any business successfully takes preparation and knowledge in order to get the best...

15 May 2019 • By AustralianBiz

Business

Why cloud storage is safer than your laptop

Promoted by Thomson Reuters.Cloud computing offers a range of benefits to accounting practices, and optimal security...

14 May 2019 • By Thomson Reuters

Business

Supreme Court knocks back ASIC’s application for Sydney liquidators

The Supreme Court of NSW has declined to order an inquiry into the conduct of two liquidators based in Sydney.

13 May 2019

Tax

Review of the income tax residency rules for individuals

Promoted by PwC.Will the Board of Taxation’s recent review result in reform to Australia’s individual income tax...

09 May 2019 • By Glen Frost, PwC

Regulation

Regulatory Burden – CPA Australia launches member survey

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09 May 2019 • By CPA Australia

Business

Small businesses lean on accountants ahead of election

Almost one in two small business owners feel that their sector is being overlooked during the election campaign, with...

09 May 2019

Tax

Labor reveals new figures in controversial managing tax affairs cap

Labor has revised its figures in its proposal to cap the cost of managing tax affairs, believing it will raise $1.6...

08 May 2019

Appointments

Former ATO debt director joins law firm

A boutique law firm has swooped up another former ATO officer as it looks to build on its industry knowledge and...

07 May 2019