Levelling the field

Levelling the field

Whether it be artificial intelligence or a price pressure on standard compliance work, no accounting firm of any size is immune to some sort of industry disruption. As software firms continue upping their tech offerings to firms, the price of technology is becoming...
Why ASIC is putting a stop to ICOs

Why ASIC is putting a stop to ICOs

ASIC’s two key concerns – misleading and deceptive information in the materials used to market the ICOs and breaches of the financial services laws – have repercussions for anyone thinking about working with crypto assets in Australia. If a crypto asset is a...
Charity scams on the rise, ACCC warns

Charity scams on the rise, ACCC warns

The ACCC’s Scamwatch program has so far in 2018 received 689 reports of fake charities scams, with more than $320,000 in reported losses, according to a statement. This compares to the whole of 2017 where reported losses were $313,563. The ACCC noted that fake...
Consider SME stress points in tax decisions, urges IPA

Consider SME stress points in tax decisions, urges IPA

The tax system should provide targeted assistance towards stress points in a business life cycle, according to the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).IPA chief executive Andrew Conway said it’s just one recommendation stemming from its recent Australian Small...