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Queensland building regulator blacklists 15 accountants

The Queensland building industry regulator has indefinitely banned more than a dozen accountants for allegedly...

17 February 2020

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AAT affirms grounding of former tax agent amid bankruptcy probe

A former tax agent, with debts of over $36 million, has had his appeal to overturn an order preventing him from...

12 February 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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Small business definition a ‘major blockage’, says ASBFEO

The government has been called to adopt a consistent small business definition to avoid manipulation by larger...

10 February 2020

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SME insolvencies tipped to rise in 2020

SME insolvencies are forecast to increase in 2020, reversing a positive trend witnessed over the last couple of years,...

10 February 2020

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KPMG partners with CBA in venture building entity launch

KPMG has teamed up with the major bank to provide advisory services to budding technology and innovation entrepreneurs.

04 February 2020

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SISFA warns against special treatment for accountants in advice reform

The Self-managed Independent Superannuation Funds Association (SISFA) has warned that further special regulatory...

03 February 2020 • By Sarah Kendell

Business

Major bank eyes small businesses with new initiatives

A major bank has introduced new initiatives as it looks to better support small business customers and provide quicker...

30 January 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Liquidator sweats on AAT termination review

A former liquidator has succeeded in obtaining a stay decision on ASIC’s publishing of reasons for his registration...

24 January 2020

Business

SA super scammer charged with 69 counts of deception

A South Australian investment manager charged over 69 counts of deception in an alleged SMSF scam will now face...

24 January 2020

Business

Rate cuts ravage consumer confidence: Deloitte

The RBA’s successive rate cuts have led to “cratered” consumer confidence that could have a radical effect on the...

21 January 2020 • By Lachlan Maddock

Business

‘Fantasy world’: Superannuation increase debate heats up

The federal government remains committed to raising the superannuation guarantee to 12 per cent by 2025, despite an...

21 January 2020 • By Cameron Micallef

Business

Government lines up tax relief, grants, loans for bushfire affected small...

The government has announced a new small business bushfire support package in the form of grants, low-interest loans,...

20 January 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

ATO expands Indigenous support program

The ATO’s Indigenous business support project pilot is set to be expanded to NSW, South Australia and Victoria...

20 January 2020

Business

Queensland director disqualified for tax indiscretions

The corporate regulator has disqualified a Queensland director for two years following his involvement with seven...

16 January 2020

Business

ASIC moves to disqualify tax-failing directors

The corporate regulator has disqualified three Gold Coast directors from managing corporations on the count of a...

07 January 2020

Business

‘Sustainability is not a buzzword’: IPA

The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) will announce the release of an e-book on sustainability in the new year, as...

02 January 2020

Business

Short-term fiscal stimulus needed: CPA Australia

Concerns around Australia’s slowing economy and ongoing environmental issues have led CPA Australia to consider...

02 January 2020 • By Jotham Lian

Business

ATO says it won’t halt cheque payments

The Australian Taxation Office says it won’t be following in the footsteps of its New Zealand counterparts in halting...

24 December 2019