SMEs overconfident in face of growing cyber concern

SMEs overconfident in face of growing cyber concern

Research by the NSW Small Business Commissioner revealed that almost 50 per cent of SMEs limited their online presence to only a business website with contact details and social media, leading to a false sense of security that their businesses were safe from...
IPA voices support for unfair contracts warning

IPA voices support for unfair contracts warning

Contract terms that may be found to be unfair include terms that allow one party to change the fees being paid or change terms and conditions without telling the other party; terms that allow one party to terminate the contract but not the other party; or terms that...
Sales remains firms’ weak spot, research shows

Sales remains firms’ weak spot, research shows

The Barrett Sales Strategy & Operations Benchmark Findings report revealed that businesses audited were averaging just over 50 per cent across 17 key sales markers in their sales operations and delivering sales strategies.Areas such as sales metrics, sales force...
Not-for-profit financial reporting braced for improvement

Not-for-profit financial reporting braced for improvement

The report provides a comprehensive analysis and comparison between the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) and the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB).The IPSASB issues standards based on the International Financial Reporting...
Tax agents pushed on personal income tax obligations

Tax agents pushed on personal income tax obligations

Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) chair Ian Taylor cautioned tax practitioners to comply with the law in the conduct of their own personal tax affairs or risk suspension or termination of their registration.“With tax time fast approaching, many tax practitioners will be...