IPA queries government case on SMSF audit cycle

IPA queries government case on SMSF audit cycle

IPA chief executive Andrew Conway said the Institute was working with Treasury and with the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O’Dwyer over the proposal.He questioned whether reducing the audit cycle would enhance regulatory oversight and transparency...
Pay rises to be lesser but more widespread, survey finds

Pay rises to be lesser but more widespread, survey finds

The Hays 2018-19 Salary Guide found that two-thirds of employers will give their accounting staff a pay rise of less than 3 per cent in their next review, while 11 per cent will not increase salaries at all.A further 18 per cent will give staff an increase of between...
SMSF sector must be ‘strong and transparent’, urges IPA

SMSF sector must be ‘strong and transparent’, urges IPA

The government announced in the budget of plans to change the annual audit requirement to a three-yearly requirement where SMSFs have a history of good record keeping and compliance, with the changes to start on 1 July 2019.The measure will apply to SMSF trustees with...
Software providers still ‘behind 8-ball’ on STP

Software providers still ‘behind 8-ball’ on STP

STP begins from 1 July 2018 for businesses with 20 or more employees with further expansion to include businesses with 19 or less employees from 1 July 2019.However, speaking to Public Accountant, All That Counts director Lielette Calleja had some concerns around...