EY engaged in Australian bitcoin first

This will be the first bitcoin sale process of its kind in Australia and the second globally, after the US Marshals Service conducted several sales during 2015. Transactions partner Adam Nikitins said EY had been engaged to act on behalf of the undisclosed vendor to...

SMEs not ready for SuperStream

Under SuperStream, employers must make super contributions on behalf of their employees by submitting payments and reporting electronically in a consistent and simplified manner. While all employers are required by law to comply with this legislation by 1 July this...

ASIC launches new corporate governance resource

The corporate regulator has launched significantly enhanced corporate governance content on its website.In a statement, ASIC said it recognises the importance of Australian companies adopting good corporate governance practices. A key component of ASIC fulfilling its...

APESB announces new board appointment

Award-winning independent financial adviser Claire Mackay will join the board from 1 July. A business owner and Principal at Quantum Financial, Ms Mackay is also a qualified accountant, certified financial planner, self-managed super fund expert and a qualified...

SMEs positive on budget measures

According to the survey, more than half (56 per cent) of small businesses believe that lowering the company tax rate to 27.5 per cent for businesses with up to $10 million in revenue will  have a positive impact. MYOB’s SME Snapshot also found that small business...