Impact of the GDPR on Australian businesses

Impact of the GDPR on Australian businesses

Even if you merely monitor your clients’ behaviour when they are travelling in the EU, you’ll need to comply with the GDPR. The GDPR expands the privacy requirements The GDPR is a much expanded privacy law. Since 25 May 2018, it gives consumers new rights to require...
IPA shines light on SME mental health

IPA shines light on SME mental health

Speaking to hundreds of delegates at the World Congress of Accountants in Sydney, IPA chief executive Andrew Conway said its research points to the biggest stress points for small business owners, usually built around the fact they are striving to survive. “We were...
IPA urges accounting bodies worldwide to step up

IPA urges accounting bodies worldwide to step up

A panel of experts gathered at one of the pre-sessions of the World Congress of Accountants in Sydney yesterday to discuss the relevance of professional accountancy organisations (PAOs) to society. IPA chief executive Andrew Conway told the audience that there is not...
TPB reinforces small business as core priority

TPB reinforces small business as core priority

During 2017-18, a small business communications strategy was implemented to integrate our messages regarding registered tax practitioners in stakeholder communications to small businesses, the TPB said. The TPB said it worked with other government agencies to embed...
Tax Office should have board, says IGT

Tax Office should have board, says IGT

In giving his final public address at the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) national congress in Sydney last week before his departure today, the IGT Ali Noroozi revealed his advocacy for the ATO having a board with a chair and directors, with varying experiences...