Xero announces Planday acquisition
The cloud-based accounting software company will acquire a workforce management platform in its larg...
Restrict ATO audit time limit for tax agent lodgements: ASBFEO
Small businesses being serviced by registered tax and BAS agents should have their ATO review and au...
Revenue NSW issues JobKeeper payroll tax guidance
A new practice note from Revenue NSW has clarified the application of payroll tax on JobKeeper payme...
Tax & Compliance
Government backs off from new aged care tax
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has distanced the government from a new aged care tax as call...
Could e-invoicing lead to an ATO automated BAS?
While the government continues to peddle e-invoicing for its productivity benefits rath...
Scrap ‘outdated FBT’, says small business ombudsman
Removing fringe benefits tax, and allowing GST to be re...
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
ACCC casts doubts over MYOB acquisition of GreatSoft
MYOB’s proposed acquisition of GreatSoft has hit a major hurdle as the competition wa...
Accounting network acquires stake in WA firm
A mid-tier network has announced the acquisition of a Perth-based accounting firm.
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Victorian firm joins accounting network
An accounting network has acquired an SMSF accounting firm based in Victoria.
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Professional Development
‘One of the best courses’: Accountants mental health training launches
The government’s $2.2 million initiative to improve the mental health literacy for ac...
CPE hours poised to rise as TPB refines new standards
Tax agents will soon be required to complete at least 10 more hours of continuing profe...
Forensic partner to lead internal audit course
Internal auditors looking to develop better interviewing skills can now learn from form...
Appointments
Mid-tier appoints new director
A PKF veteran has been elevated to expand his ownership into the firm’s business advisory team in ...
SMSF
Super contribution caps set to increase from 1 July 2021
From 1 July 2021, the concessional and non-concessional contribution caps are set to increase due to...
Business
‘Monster levy’: Accounting bodies slam ASIC fee hike
Australia’s largest accounting bodies have condemned ASIC’s latest industry funding levy hike wh...
Technology
Xero announces Planday acquisition
The cloud-based accounting software company will acquire a workforce management platform in its larg...
