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The 2026 global economy: nervously muddling through
At a glance Political and regulatory volatility is creating a nervous environment for global business. AI is emerging as a top business priority for automation and analytics. Despite cautious consumers, the global economy has proven surprisingly resilient since...
STP to boost transparency, says IPA
The Institute of Public Accountants earlier made a submission to the federal government supporting the implementation of STP, it said in its...
ATO ‘absolutely’ to continue paperless push in 2019
The structure of the new tax agent portal, promised for release in the first quarter, forms part of the ATO’s push to digitise communications...
‘Talent, not technology’ is the key to innovation
Businesses in Australia experience a wide range of barriers to innovation, suggesting that policy to support innovation needs to be flexible and...
The essential eight technologies revolutionising business
Technology is evolving at breakneck speed, defining what’s next for business and industry. And while emerging technology should be a key part of...
Tips to protect your business from cyber threats
SMEs increasingly depend on IT systems and are thus vulnerable to existing cybersecurity risks and newly-emerging cyberattacks, the Institute of...
Business-friendly AI innovations emerging en masse
While a recent study suggested that half of Australians are not convinced that automation and AI are a good thing, the other half of the...
Late payment times hit new low
The September 2018 quarter saw late payments hit a new low on illion’s Late Payments analysis, with the average overdue invoice hitting 10.4...
Investment strategy set for upheaval under Labor’s franking policy
A survey conducted by SuperConcepts with 632 SMSF trustees indicates that 72 per cent of respondents said they would change their investment...
ASIC cancels AFSL of Queensland-based financial planning service
ASIC conducted a surveillance of Bristol Street between 22 July 2016 and 27 October 2017, and uncovered widespread non-compliance with financial...
Over 5k tax agents in firing line of new TPB blitz
The TPB launched on Tuesday a debt and lodgment project, which is set for full rollout in February next year. A key focus will be on tax agents...
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