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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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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

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ATO intent on chasing outstanding business debts

Businesses that do not pay their tax on time should expect “timely, stronger action” from the ATO this year.

23 August 2016 • By Katarina Taurian

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Key dispute hotspots flagged for accountants

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has outlined the top dispute areas for ASFL holders that accountants should be...

19 August 2016 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Government relents further on key tax measure

Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has indicated he is set to provide further exceptions to a controversial tax and...

19 August 2016 • By Katarina Taurian

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‘Severe penalties’ for breach of new property tax rule

Accountants and investors are being reminded that the ATO will come down hard on taxpayers who don’t comply with a new...

18 August 2016 • By Reporter

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Victorian liquidator hit after ASIC surveillance

ASIC has accepted a voluntary undertaking from a Victoria-based registered liquidator, after it was found that he had...

17 August 2016 • By Staff Reporter

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Sage compromised by UK data breach

A significant data breach at software provider Sage may have compromised the personal information of employees in 280...

17 August 2016 • By Mitchell Turner