Accountants urged to grasp unique opportunity with SMEs

Accountants urged to grasp unique opportunity with SMEs

Judy Reynolds, director of Opening Gates, believes accountants often operate in the past tense, responding reactively to business decisions rather than proactively leading strategic business discussions.She sees a significant opportunity for accountants to expand...
‘Last throw of the dice’ looms for clients

‘Last throw of the dice’ looms for clients

The Institute of Public Accountants’ Tony Greco says key superannuation announcements in the 2016 budget will hit full swing by the end of this week, leaving some clients scrambling to take action. “You look at the landscape this year and the showstopper would be...
Accountants praised for role in SME mental health

Accountants praised for role in SME mental health

Beyondblue’s head of workplace research and development, Nick Arvanitis, says small business owners are at a greater risk of developing a mental health condition because of their greater responsibilities and workload.His comments follow the publication of...
Accountant sentenced to 8 years’ jail for tax fraud

Accountant sentenced to 8 years’ jail for tax fraud

Peter Stamatopolous pleaded guilty in the Perth District Court last week to lodging fraudulent tax returns on behalf of family members and clients without their consent or knowledge, the tax office said in a statement.Judge Michael Bowden handed down a reparation...
SME owners blurring line between personal and business finances

SME owners blurring line between personal and business finances

Suncorp’s SME vs Me report revealed that close to two-thirds of small business owners experienced personal impact as a result of work stressors, including personal financial stress and loss of motivation.New business owners of operations under three years were also...