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Accountants flagged in ASIC crackdown

True to its warnings in the lead-up to the end of the accountants’ exemption, ASIC’s corporate plan for 2016-17 to...

02 September 2016 • By Katarina Taurian

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Big four firm flags ‘material blow’ for SMEs

One big four firm has hit out at a legislative proposal set for debate in Parliament this week that may see a cut to...

29 August 2016 • By Katarina Taurian

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Professionals warned on legal risks of new software

One compliance lawyer has outlined the elements of robo-advice tools that can pose significant legal risk to financial...

29 August 2016 • By Reporter

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New guidance for tax agents on loan arrangements

The tax office has issued new guidance to illustrate how tax agents and auditors can keep themselves out of hot water...

26 August 2016 • By Katarina Taurian

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Accountants ‘nice target’ for documentation blame

A recent incident in which an accountant was sued after an issue with their involvement in structuring a client's...

25 August 2016 • By Katarina Taurian

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Big four forecasts tax changes for next decade

One big four firm has tipped technological changes to force the tax reform agenda out of stagnation and has forecast...

25 August 2016 • By Katarina Taurian

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KPMG issues ‘priority’ scam alert

KPMG has issued an alert to businesses after noting that instances of supplier identity theft are leading to...

24 August 2016 • By Katarina Taurian

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Government facing ‘mounting pressure’ to amend CGT caps

Accountants have been told to encourage their business clients to use their CGT cap for their superannuation now, with...

23 August 2016 • By Miranda Brownlee