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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.
High demand for accountants in H1 as SMEs look to up value
According to the latest Hays Jobs Report, hands-on finance managers and financial controllers will be in high demand in the first six months of...
Competition for talent looks subdued in 2019
Just one-quarter (27.6 per cent) of the 225 businesses that responded to the latest My Business website poll said that they would be looking to...
Allegations of stolen tax refunds prompt tax agents’ rego termination
QTR Accountants Pty Ltd and Nicoh Group Pty Ltd have had their registration terminated, following a joint investigation by the Tax Practitioners...
ASIC takes court action against former financial adviser
ASIC alleges that Richard Gardner, a credit representative and former financial adviser, and Advanced Wealth Financial Services were providing...
ATO to issue 90,000 division 293 assessments
As part of the 2016 Budget changes, the government lowered the threshold for division 293 tax from $300,000 to $250,000, effective 1 July 2017....
Capify secures $135 million from Goldman Sachs for SME loans
The Hayne royal commission's revelations of unscrupulous lending practices by Australia's largest banks has opened the door to an influx of SME...
Looming federal election puts a dampener on dealmaking
Information specialist Acuris, formerly the Mergermarket Group, said the total value of mergers and acquisitions activity in Australia last year...
Tax agent rego suspended after $100k shortfall detected
According to the TPB, an ATO audit into the tax agent company’s lodgments saw the Tax Office make adjustments to 15 clients, with a tax shortfall...
ASIC suspends licence of Halifax Investment Services
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has suspended the AFSL held by Halifax Investment Services, it said on Monday.Halifax...
Mixed reviews for PC report’s minimum threshold
On Thursday, the Liberal National Party handed down the Productivity Commission’s final report for its inquiry into superannuation. Read more at...
