Fresh research challenges ASIC guidance on SMSF costs
New research examining the costs of running an SMSF has questioned previous statements by ASIC that ...
Josh Frydenberg expands instant asset write-off eligibility
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has moved to expand the eligibility of the full expensing measure to allo...
Tax watchdog sheds light into ATO covert audits
Covert audits by the ATO may be more common than you think, says the Inspector-General of Taxation. ...
Tax & Compliance
Full expensing opt-out given tick of approval
The Treasurer’s move towards allowing businesses to opt out of fully expensing certai...
Victoria unveils new payroll tax break
Victorian businesses that re-employ or hire new workers over the next two years are set...
Josh Frydenberg expands instant asset write-off eligibility
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has moved to expand the eligibility of the full expensing me...
Knowledge Centre
The Accountants SME Playbook
MUST-ATTEND virtual workshop for Accountants! Turning the language of finance into the lan...
The resilience of small businesses in the wake of the pandemic
Employing nearly half of all Australians, small businesses are absolutely vital for the na...
How automation helps strengthen client relationships
In the build-up to the Accountants Daily Strategy Week, we shine a spotlight on one of our...
M&A
MYOB to acquire GreatSoft; competition watchdog kicks off review
MYOB’s proposed acquisition of cloud practice management software provider GreatSoft ...
Carbon quadruples Queensland presence with latest deal
The Western Australia-based accounting and bookkeeping network has significantly expand...
Andersen Global moves in on Australian market
International accounting association Andersen Global has initiated its expansion into t...
Professional Development
TPB called to rethink expansion of tax financial adviser services
The Tax Practitioners Board has been told to slow its plans down to expand the remit of...
Government invests $2.24m in accountants mental health training
Around 5,000 accountants are set to benefit from mental health first aid training follo...
BAS services expanded despite accounting profession’s concerns
BAS agents will now be able to provide services relating to the superannuation guarante...
Appointments
IPA appoints new president
Experienced registered liquidator Julie Williams has now been elected as the new president of the In...
SMSF
New SMSF advice model gaining government momentum, says CA ANZ
Following discussions with senator Jane Hume, the accounting body says a proposed framework which r...
Business
Accountants see surge in ethics ranking
Accountants continue to be rated as the most ethical professionals in the finance and banking sector...
Technology
Xero’s Australian market surpasses 1m subscribers as profits jump
Xero’s global subscriber base has grown by 19 per cent compared with this time last year as its A...
