Payroll, record-keeping at the heart of big name dispute

Payroll, record-keeping at the heart of big name dispute

Caltex franchisee Mohammad Arif Rana and his family’s company, Abdul Wahid and Sons Pty Ltd, which was formerly the franchisee of a number of Caltex service stations, including two outlets north-west of Sydney at Dural and Ermington, will face the Federal Circuit...
Accountants urged to fill succession planning advice void

Accountants urged to fill succession planning advice void

HLB Mann Judd partner Nicholas Guest said there was an opportunity to tap into a growing population of small business owners who were above the age of 60, even though it may be a touchy subject.“In the 2016 census, around 20 per cent of businesses in Australia were...
ATO issues email scam alert

ATO issues email scam alert

The ATO has issued a public warning of an email scam, which features the tax office’s letterhead and uses an email address similar to those used in official ATO correspondence. In an example email provided by the ATO, scammers are asking people to complete an online...
ASIC spotlights ’improper and unethical’ practices

ASIC spotlights ’improper and unethical’ practices

The corporate regulator has warned against AFS licensees taking “shortcuts” with regards to the “widespread practice” of witnessing or having staff members witness client signatures on binding death nomination forms without being in the presence of the...
ATO extends SMSF lodgement deadline

ATO extends SMSF lodgement deadline

The ATO has announced that it will extend the due date to 30 June 2018, up from 15 May previously. This is the second extension in as many years, with the tax office acknowledging that professionals may need more time to cope with significant legislative and...