Australian businesses losing faith in economy

According to the survey, 32 per cent of the 1,000 respondents believe that the Australian economy is slowing down, with an added 55 per cent of the belief that the economy has effectively ground to a halt.On a net basis, perceptions of the economy dropped four points...

Accountants vital for fintech, says start-up

Speaking to Public Accountant, Derek Condell, managing director of robo-advice provider Mafematica and ‘resident’ of Sydney fintech hub Stone & Chalk, said he employs the services of three accounting firms, each advising him on a particular aspect of...

IPA welcomes ‘common-sense’ govt response on LRBAs

Within the response, the Government rejected a proposal to reinstate the banning of limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) within an SMSF.Rather than a ban on LRBAs, the IPA has advocated that more targeted measures to address inappropriate use of gearing...

ATO launches Uber and eBay crackdown

With the ride-sharing service operating in full force in Australia, the dispute as to whether GST should be applicable on rides has continued, culminating in drivers clearly warned to register and account for GST from 1 August 2015. In order to target GST and income...