ATO pushes for tax talk in schools

The ATO has developed resources that align to the Australian Curriculum for students in years seven to 10. “Understanding tax and super is an important skill for young Australians, and we are pleased it is now part of the Australian curriculum,” ATO Assistant...
Government urged to give back over-50s cap

Government urged to give back over-50s cap

IPA CEO Andrew Conway says the IPA does not support the reduction of the concessional contribution cap to $25,000 per annum for all eligible contributors, a reform the government passed in November 2016. “In particular, we do not support the reduction of the current...

Call to simplify small business structure options

IPA CEO Andrew Conway says the IPA has “long held the aspiration of achieving the simplification of the small business taxation system through the application of a structure which eliminates the need for multiple structures”.“Multiple structures are commonly needed to...

Administration the biggest drain on SMEs, survey shows

The survey conducted by YouGov and commissioned by small business lender OnDeck asked 300 small business owners about their time management.Forty-seven per cent of respondents said administration was the biggest drain on their time.OnDeck chief executive Cameron...

Accountants told to focus on younger generational values

Speaking at the Institute of Public Accountants’ national congress IPA chief executive Andrew Conway said many accountants are lagging in engagement with generation X and Y despite it being simple.“To attract younger generation clients we need to know what makes them...