IPA backs key recommendations despite industry opposition

IPA backs key recommendations despite industry opposition

Treasurer Scott Morrison earlier this month announced the creation of a one-stop shop ombudsman scheme that will merge the three existing external dispute resolution schemes – the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), the Credit and Investments Ombudsman (CIO) and the...
Reduce time on data basics, accountants told

Reduce time on data basics, accountants told

Speaking at Intuit QuickBooks Connect Sydney 2017, Nicolette Maury, Intuit vice-president and country manager, said the disruptive nature of technology meant that accountants could not afford to stand still and offer the same products.“[Small businesses] want someone...
Firm offers tips to bulletproof against disruption

Firm offers tips to bulletproof against disruption

Intuit’s Australian Firm of the Future winner Reuben Bergola of New Wave Business Solutions, believes the early adoption of mobile apps and emerging technologies will help bulletproof firms in a disruptive climate.Speaking at Intuit QuickBooks Connect Sydney, Mr...
SMEs comfortable with budget measures

SMEs comfortable with budget measures

The MYOB SME Snapshot survey revealed that an equal 34 per cent of SMEs felt the measures announced on 9 May were more positive than negative or that the measures would have no impact to their business. Only 16 per cent rated the budget negatively. CEO of MYOB Tim...