Appointments

CFO, fintech ‘disruptor’ leaves KPMG for new venture

A Melbourne-based virtual CFO firm has tempted a senior hire away from KPMG in a bid to grow its market presence and...

29 November 2017

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Appointments

Big 4 firm appoints Canberra partner

A big four firm has announced the appointment of a new partner, formerly of PwC and EY, as it seeks to boost its...

27 November 2017

Technology

4 ways cloud software can enhance your practice

Promoted by There’s no shortage of talk advising practices to move to the cloud. So why should you adjust processes...

23 November 2017 • By Sage

Regulation

CA, CPA targeted in IPA's challenge to government

The chief executive of the IPA has called on CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand to...

23 November 2017 • By Jayne Cruz

Technology

‘We were very stretched’: Reckon shifts focus to break from Xero, MYOB, Intuit

Reckon will push its focus further towards micro-business to differentiate itself from the competition, assuming the...

22 November 2017 • By Jemelle Blanco

Appointments

Mid-tier lands liquidator job for suite of companies

A mid-tier firm has been appointed provisional liquidator to several companies as part of an ongoing investigation by...

21 November 2017

Business

68% of SMEs ‘significantly stressed,’ 85% rely on accountants

A survey from the Institute of Public Accountants has found that more than a quarter of SMEs wouldn’t have gone into...

21 November 2017

Business

Demand lifts in 2017-2018 for short term finance to cover crises

Promoted by NWC Finance The first three months of the 2017-2018 financial year has seen unprecedented demand from...

16 November 2017 • By NWC Finance

Technology

Is new technology a threat to accounting?

Promoted by Our survey reveals that while 38 percent of accountants view new technology as a threat to their...

15 November 2017 • By Sage

Business

What employers look for

Promoted by The skills graduates need to succeed in the tax profession.

14 November 2017 • By The Tax Institute

Appointments

Banking, super exec joins big four firm

Former head of group strategy and planning at AustralianSuper has joined a big four firm in a leadership role to...

14 November 2017 • By Jayne Cruz

Regulation

‘Sigh of relief’ in new ATO position

An accounting body has lent its support to the ATO’s position on event-based reporting, believing it will provide more...

10 November 2017

Business

How artificial intelligence is transforming the healthcare industry

Promoted by Macquarie. In an era when software can detect tumours far more cheaply – and faster – than radiologists or...

08 November 2017 • By Macquarie

Regulation

‘A bad thing times 10’: ATO set for new blitz

The status of tens of thousands of SMSFs currently hangs in the balance, with the post-reform environment prompting...

25 October 2017

Tax

ATO pushes clients to dob in tax agents with rego doubts

The tax office has issued a communication to taxpayers encouraging them to check the registration of their tax or BAS...

24 October 2017

Business

Working with advisers - 5 tips for effective collaboration

Promoted by While accountants and financial advisers have long held complementary skills and services, it’s fair to...

23 October 2017 • By BT Financial Group

Appointments

Long-time ATO director set to depart

After 34 years with the ATO, a senior and well-known superannuation director is set to retire in early November.

20 October 2017

Super

How digital advice helps navigate the SMSF compliance maze

Promoted by It’s no secret the self-managed super fund space represents a lucrative market for accountants, but strict...

18 October 2017 • By Ignition Wealth