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The 2026 global economy: nervously muddling through
The world economy enters 2026 in a nervous state. Volatility and cautious consumers are the norm, even though growth has proven surprisingly resilient.
New tech platform to connect households with trusted accountants
myprosperity's new development, “Rooms”, seeks to help Australian households and businesses access the financial products and services they need...
‘Shattering blow’: Leisure sector facing insurance crisis
“There is a clear and present danger facing the amusement and recreation sector because an inability for these businesses to get insurance cover...
Permanent changes to annual general meetings and electronic communications
The Morrison government tabled amendments to modernise the Corporations Act 2001 to allow companies and registered schemes to hold virtual...
Crypto senate inquiry recommends laws to set Australia up as digital innovation hub
The Select Committee on Australia as a Technology and Financial Centre was set up to look into ways to regulate crypto and digital assets, which...
1 in 4 businesses impacted by late payments
Sixty-three per cent of those surveyed noted they deal with customers or clients paying late. This coincides with the latest Xero Small Business...
Business valuations impacted but strategic opportunities emerging
Business valuation is generally recognised as one of the more complex areas of accounting, given that the value of a business is difficult to...
Survey deadline extended for women business owners to be heard
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson said due to the response to the survey so far it is clear there is an...
2 million checks on Tax Practitioner Register keep taxpayers safe
The latest results from the TPB’s biannual research indicated that 80 per cent of business owners are now aware of the TPB (an increase from 67.6...
Tax commissioner Chris Jordan facing Senate investigation after refusing to provide JobKeeper details
The Senate had ordered ATO boss Chris Jordan to reveal the names of businesses with a turnover of $10 million that received taxpayer funds, but...
Victoria releases outdoor economy package
The Victorian government has unveiled a multimillion-dollar outdoor economy package to build on last year’s outdoor eating and entertainment...
