by andrewconway | Jun 2, 2013 | Blog
There is no question that the tax deductibility of self-education expenses was not designed to facilitate first class international travel. However this is Treasurer Wayne Swan’s main argument when prosecuting his case for this tax grab. Self-education is a...
by andrewconway | Mar 30, 2013 | Blog
Our pre-Budget submission, which can be viewed in full on the IPA website, focuses on key areas of interest to the profession, particularly taxation and superannuation. Some of the more significant recommendations incorporated in our pre-Budget submission include: ...
by andrewconway | Feb 2, 2013 | Blog
I also want to say Happy Birthday! This is a year to celebrate: it is the IPA’s 90th anniversary year. Celebrations, in fact, started in December with the IPA being named one of BRW’s 30 Most Innovative Companies for 2012. According to the 2012 list, we are...
by andrewconway | Dec 1, 2012 | Blog
We believe a standard that is aligned with the law established through the Future of Financial Advice reforms would be far more appropriate than the proposed APES 230. We continue to strongly advocate for a standard that does not competitively disadvantage accountants...
by andrewconway | Oct 1, 2012 | Blog
Since our inclusion in the Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA) in 2011, we have continued to enhance our regional reach and involvement. As such, we are pleased to have been invited to help guide a number of regional accounting bodies in their...