Scaled and limited advice hampered by ‘confidence issue’
The environment experienced by advisers in recent years including the royal commission, additional c...
Ombudsman calls for ‘transparent and predictable’ R&D tax incentive
Eligibility requirements for the research and development tax incentive should be overhauled, says t...
‘Consistent approach’ critical to reforming SMSF advice model
With the government set to review some of the regulations around strategic advice for SMSFs, a techn...
Tax & Compliance
ATO tipped to be ‘unshackled’ in 2021
The ATO has been tipped to devote more resources to its audit and debt collections team...
IPA reignites call for small business CGT concessions reform
The government has been urged to turn its eye towards the small business capital gains ...
Ombudsman calls for ‘transparent and predictable’ R&D tax incentive
Eligibility requirements for the research and development tax incentive should be overh...
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
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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Accounting network firm bolsters Victoria offering
An accounting network has acquired Melbourne-based accounting firm Hillard O’Donnell ...
Professional Development
‘Play the ball, not the man’: What to do when you face a professional complaint
Chartered accountants who find themselves on the receiving end of client complaint shou...
Financial advice regulation to undergo reforms following TPB review
Tax (financial) advisers will soon only have to register once with a central disciplina...
Tax, BAS agent education standards set for overhaul following landmark review
Tax and BAS agents could be forced to follow in the footsteps of financial advisers and...
Appointments
Mid-tier makes senior appointments
A mid-tier firm has made a number of director appointments in its Adelaide and Sydney Offices includ...
SMSF
Pooling arrangements ‘no holy grail’ for auditor independence
SMSF firms planning to enter pooled auditing arrangements have been warned that these arrangements, ...
Business
Illegal phoenix activity sees Victorian director disqualified
A Victorian director accused of engaging in illegal phoenix activity has now been disqualified from ...
Technology
Government moves in on digital business communication
Electronic signatures, digital record keeping and flexible payment methods could now be enshrined in...
