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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.
What rising interest rates mean for the jobs boom
Indeed, many commentators have been concerned such a high demand for workers may lead to wage inflation, and ultimately higher interest rates, as...
Cost-of-living pressures negatively impacting employee wellbeing
ELMO’s latest Employee Sentiment Index found that as the price of everyday living increases, Australian workers are becoming more anxious,...
Retail sales strengthen in June as rising cost of business continues to impact
But the positive sales figures hid the increasing pressures that retailers are facing, according to the chief executive of the Australian...
Regional accounting firms a hot bed for mergers and acquisition market
The research has revealed that one in three Australian accounting firms plan to grow by acquisition, with many targeting regional firms. In fact,...
Only half of Aussies optimistic about their superannuation savings
YouGov research commissioned by wealth platform Dacxi has found that more than half or 54 per cent of Aussies don’t believe they’ll ever be able...
4 in 10 businesses significantly impacted by labour shortages
NAB group executive for business and private banking Andrew Irvine said these findings align with what he’s hearing across all parts of...
Call to big businesses to pay their suppliers on time
More than half of the nation’s big businesses are missing their own deadlines for paying their small business suppliers, according to the latest...
Export grants up for grabs
Grants range from $15,000 to $90,000 per financial year for export-ready businesses, with a maximum of $770,000 (over eight financial years)...
Death benefits decision ‘will fail to halt SMSF disputes’
Speaking on the latest Accountants Daily podcast, Mr Negline said the High Court judgement in the recent Hill v Zuda case made clear that an SMSF...
Consumer confidence virtually unchanged after $750 COVID payments reinstated
And more people are feeling worse off than they did a year ago and less than 10 per cent expect things to improve. On a state-based level...




















