by Harpal Singh, Keddie Waller | Apr 22, 2024 | Features
However, dynamic organisations primed for growth and development will need more than technical skills from their people, so successful SMPs must extend the remit of training to empower staff and propel success. The challenge is selecting areas to cover with the...
by Chris Sheedy | Apr 18, 2024 | Features
While some in accounting see the regular quality reviews by the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) as a compliance check, it is actually far more valuable than that, says Erik Hopp, Senior Adviser at IPA. “It’s all about quality of service to the client,” says...
by Jasmine Crittenden | Apr 18, 2024 | Features
In February, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) closed the infamous Plutus Payroll tax fraud case, after the final participant was sentenced to 4.5 years in jail. Between June 2016 and May 2017, a group of conspirators used Plutus Payroll as a front for a scam that...
by Chris Sheedy | Apr 17, 2024 | Features
The need for tax reform in Australia has never been greater, says Tony Greco, General Manager Technical Policy at the Institute of Public Accountants. Until that reform is in place, Australia is “living on borrowed time”, he says. The IPA’s Pre-budget Submission...
by IFAC Knowledge Gateway | Apr 16, 2024 | News
This publication sets out four key areas where accountants need to update their knowledge to meet the growing demand for high-quality sustainability-related information. It speaks to the vital role accountants play in producing reliable sustainability-related data,...