Business

‘Accommodate the profession’: Assistant Treasurer sends warning to the ATO

The Assistant Treasurer has sent a strong message to the Tax Office to be more accommodating with the accounting...

05 September 2019

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Business

Banks approving 94% of business loans, says ABA

The majority of businesses are shying away from seeking finance despite the Australian Banking Association claiming...

03 September 2019 • By Jotham Lian

Business

Commissioner Chris Jordan vows to improve tax system experience

Tax Commissioner Chris Jordan has acknowledged the frustrations felt by practitioners and their small business clients...

30 August 2019

Business

Taxation Ombudsman laments funding constraints

The Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman has detailed its plans to revitalise its taxpayers complaints...

30 August 2019

Business

MYOB reveals new loyalty program

A new rewards program has been launched by MYOB, allowing accountants and bookkeepers to accumulate points from...

23 August 2019

Business

Hornsby, Healesville businesses next up for ATO visits

The ATO is set to visit just under 1,000 small businesses in Melbourne and Sydney as it acts on community tip-offs on...

22 August 2019

Business

Revenue dip dampens Reckon’s cloud subscription growth

An increase in cloud users was not enough to stem the flow of decreasing revenue for Reckon as it announces its...

20 August 2019

Business

ATO crackdown pushes north with 750 businesses targeted

The ATO has earmarked close to 800 small businesses in Darwin and far north Queensland for a visit as it follows up on...

19 August 2019

Business

Robo-call scams pick up speed this tax time

A number of robo-call scams have been doing the rounds in the community this tax time, with the ATO reinforcing that...

19 August 2019

Super

Industry fund ramps up pay day super lobby

The government’s proposal to close a loophole that allows employers to reduce their SG contributions when employees...

19 August 2019

Business

PwC posts double-digit revenue growth

A strong year of growth in its assurance and consulting business has led the way for big four firm PwC to post...

14 August 2019

Business

KPMG credits royal commission fallout for strong FY19 results

KPMG has recorded its sixth sequential year of growth, boasting a 9 per cent increase in revenue as it attributes its...

13 August 2019

Business

Data analytics a value booster for business clients

Making use of data analytics can help accountants to add value to their client relationships by highlighting...

09 August 2019 • By Sarah Kendell

Business

myGov tax-time scams set to surge amid STP changes

Tax-time scams involving myGov and the ATO are set to surge this year, the Australian Cyber Security Centre has warned.

08 August 2019

Regulation

Unregistered agent arrested as Treasury considers new TPB sanctions

An unregistered preparer, who used taxpayers’ myGov accounts to lodge tax returns, has now been arrested after a joint...

07 August 2019

Business

Accountants’ exemption proposal triggers fresh regulation questions

Options to consider lessening the regulatory burden on accountants providing financial advice has been broadly...

07 August 2019

Business

Brazen $1.5m fraudulent tax claims land accounting student in jail

A brazen attempt to claim close to $1.5 million in GST and wine equalisation tax refunds has landed a South Australian...

01 August 2019

Business

Forensic accountants ‘instrumental’ in busting money laundering business

The government has credited two forensic accountants with bringing down a tattoo business that was allegedly...

30 July 2019