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Why accountants and bookkeepers will join forces in 2021
A turbulent year has seen the profession grow closer than ever, with accountants and bookkeepers tipped to continue to tap on collaborative opportunities over the next 12...
Understanding the new best practice guide for financial disclosures for charities
To assist charities and professional advisers working with them to prepare their financial information, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission has publis...
Tax agent who told ATO officer to commit ‘suicide’ disqualified
A tax agent who engaged in unprofessional and threatening conduct towards ATO and TPB officers has been denied a stay on his registration termination.
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New credit reporting bill passes Parliament
Financial hardship information will soon feature on a person’s credit report, after new laws aimed at giving consumers better access to credit were passed.
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Government mulls HECS-style business loans
A HECS-style loan scheme for businesses, currently being considered by the Treasury, would provide a lifeline for many industries recovering from the economic shock of CO...
Financial advisers push for ATO online access
Industry associations are urging the government to allow advisers access to the ATO’s online portal as part of the push towards more efficient and affordable advice.
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Industry pressure forces ATO’s hand on STP deadline
The Tax Office has agreed to push back the start date for the second phase of Single Touch Payroll after intense pressure from all corners of the profession.
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RBA backs JobKeeper end
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has backed the government’s decision to let JobKeeper expire in March despite potential “job shedding” once the wage ...
Auditor-General launches JobKeeper audit
The Australian National Audit Office has agreed to examine the JobKeeper program after concerns from Labor on large corporates paying executive bonuses while on the wage ...
Intuit QuickBooks acquires Australian tech firm
Intuit QuickBooks has announced the acquisition of a Sydney-based integrations platform as it looks to bolster its new omni-channel commerce product.
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