Business

New bill supporting first home buyers passed

New laws have been passed to ease access to home ownerships for first home buyers, as the ATO reveals that close to...

16 October 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Business

ATO targets ‘unfair advantage’ in Tasmanian businesses

Tasmanian businesses can expect another round of visits from the ATO this year, with 300 small businesses in Hobart in...

14 October 2019 • By Jemelle Blanco

Tax

ATO letter campaign around SG obligations set to debut

A new ATO letter campaign to employer clients reminding them of their superannuation guarantee obligations will soon...

11 October 2019

Business

The Devil is in the Email

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10 October 2019 • By Practice Protect

Business

IPA warns SG amnesty could be blocked by opposition

The Institute of Public Accountants has warned that the government’s proposed super guarantee amnesty could still be...

09 October 2019 • By Sarah Kendell

Tax

62 fraudulent returns, 52 stolen identities: Online tax fraudster heads to jail

A man who lodged 62 fraudulent tax returns using the stolen identities of over 50 taxpayers has been sentenced to five...

08 October 2019

Business

IGT calls for greater agency collaboration

The Inspector-General of Taxation believes greater collaboration between itself, the ATO and the Tax Practitioners...

04 October 2019 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Fraudulent tax scheme hits WA

The Kimberley communities have been targeted by a number of promoters of a fraudulent tax scheme, prompting warnings...

04 October 2019

Business

CountPlus finalises acquisition of major bank-owned advice group

A major bank has finalised the sale of its financial advice group to an ASX-listed accounting network.

02 October 2019 • By Grace Ormsby

Business

Tax Commissioner granted access to protected documents in defamation defence

The Commissioner of Taxation has won a Federal Court case against his second commissioner, allowing him to obtain...

02 October 2019

Regulation

Advice gap grows as accountants reconsider service offerings due to regulatory...

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02 October 2019 • By CPA Australia

Appointments

Boutique firm makes director appointment

A Sydney-based accounting firm has announced the appointment of a new director as it looks cement its expertise in the...

02 October 2019

Business

Measuring the ‘Unmeasurable’

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01 October 2019 • By CPA Australia

Regulation

‘Real crisis’: CPA details $112k cost of providing holistic advice

A staggering $112,000 in registrations, certificates and insurance fees face accountants looking to offer a holistic...

01 October 2019

Business

How to Securely Offboard a Team Member

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30 September 2019 • By Practice Protect

Business

Tax agent’s ‘cavalier attitude’ leads to registration termination

A tax agent who demonstrated a cavalier attitude towards his own tax affairs and the incorrect preparation of over 500...

30 September 2019

Business

Accountant, broker relationship crucial in SME lending success

Accountants will need to work closely with finance brokers to help form a more cohesive SME “consultancy team”, says...

30 September 2019

Business

Payday errors rampant as new laws kick in

More than two out of five Australian workers say they experience issues with their pay, including late payments and...

30 September 2019