Business

Tax professionals vital for small business success: ATO

Having a professional adviser is the “single best predictor of success” for a small business, says ATO second...

18 October 2019

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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

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

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

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

‘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

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

Business

ATO updates approach on Everett assignment guidelines

Professional firms can continue to rely on suspended Everett assignment guidelines for the previous financial year as...

27 September 2019

Business

SMEs overlook accountants despite positive impact

Accountants have fallen down the ranks when it comes to being the trusted adviser for small and medium businesses, a...

26 September 2019

Business

CA ANZ, CPA defend accountants’ exemption decision

A straightforward return of the accountants’ exemption would simply be “putting a band-aid over a very deep wound”,...

20 September 2019

Business

IPA urges action on accountants’ exemption bid

The Institute of Public Accountants has called for the industry to rally for a return and extension of the...

19 September 2019 • By Emma Ryan

Business

Tax rap, claymation wins ATO education competition

A clay animation video and a rap music video have taken top honours at this year’s Tax, Super + You competition.

19 September 2019

Business

‘Working harder is not always the smartest’: Why flexible work is paramount in...

A call to action has been issued to those wielding power in business: call out sexism and disrespect; enable men to...

18 September 2019 • By Grace Ormsby

Business

New government taskforce eyes red tape reduction

A government taskforce aimed at reducing red tape and addressing unnecessary regulatory barriers has now announced its...

13 September 2019 • By Jotham Lian

Tax

Over 10% rise in dodgy tax agent tip-offs

More than 200 tip-offs about potentially dodgy behaviour on the part of accountants and other tax agents were reported...

12 September 2019