Survey highlights skill shortages in accounting industry

Research compiled by recruitment firm Hays found that across professional services, skill shortages have driven demand for roles such as accounts payable, assistant accountants, finance managers and financial controllers.The research found that employee churn has been...

Perpetual highlights traps with super reforms

SMSF practitioners and their clients will need to operate with greater diligence in light of some of the recent changes to super, particularly in regards to the bring-forward rules and changes to the non-concessional contribution caps, according to Perpetual head of...

Enterprise tax plan receives green light

IPA chief executive Andrew Conway says the Senate committee agreed with the institute’s position that extending tax benefits to entities is warranted and likely to result in economic benefits that will pay for itself over time. “The fact that the Senate...

Valuation issues flagged with super reforms

SuperConcepts executive manager, SMSF technical and private wealth Graeme Colley said having the legislation for the super reforms passed by December will make it significantly easier for super funds and super administrators to meet the 30 June deadline.“As you can...