ASIC has fined a William Buck director $20,625 over audit independence concerns, marking the first time the regulator has used infringement notices to uphold five-year rotation requirements for listed ...

The Tax Office is strongly warning businesses against committing GST fraud as reports of refund fraud surge.

With the Division 296 super tax all but inevitable, accountants should be preparing their clients’ strategies now, a superannuation accountant has warned.

It’s been an interesting time in the accounting practice management software industry, with two big players having changed owners.

SMSF trustees may start “shopping around” to get the best market valuation for assets with Division 296 tax on the horizon, according to a superannuation specialist.

Recent research we have conducted with accountants and bookkeepers dove into why so many businesses are ending up in failure, and whether they are truly “trusted advisers” to their clients. Spoiler ...

In a move to further strengthen its national presence, BDO Australia has named seven additional partners to join its leadership ranks this month. The newly appointed partners, David Sartorio, Ross ...

The ATO’s guidance on the recent law changes to GIC has fallen short in effectively equipping tax practitioners with the necessary knowledge, according to the professional body.

This week Sarah Lawrance, founder and chief executive of Hot Toast, joins UTH to talk about how she is staying ahead of the sustainability curve, welcoming AI and countless industry opportunities with ...

As GST remains front of mind for the profession, the Tax Office is turning its attention to cracking down on GST fraud in property and construction.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has unveiled a bold proposal to ban surcharging on eftpos and card payments, lower interchange fee caps, and mandate fee transparency across the board. While this ...

The government must focus on providing increased support to struggling small businesses, enabling them to invest, bolster and leverage their potential.