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Why banks are now chasing your SME clients
Australia’s big banks and non-bank lenders have a new focus: small business. This pivot is driving competition and improving access to finance for SMEs.
Jim Chalmers warns budget revenue upgrades will be modest but flags expected surplus
At the same time, Chalmers will all but confirm the budget will be in the black, declaring, “We are still shooting for a second surplus”. He also...
SG compliance activities expose common issue with clearing houses
The Super Guarantee (SG) penalty regime has been described by many including myself as “draconian”. It does not distinguish between an...
How to reduce your cybersecurity risk
The ASD Cyber Threat Report 2022-2023 tracked trends across cybersecurity incidents reported to the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC),...
“A real problem for innovation and for the economy”: Andrew Leigh on Australia’s lack of competition
“We've seen a rise in market concentration. We've seen an increase in the gap between cost and prices … We've seen a decline too in the startup...
Working from home is producing economic benefits return-to-office rules would quash
The proportion of Australians in paid work climbed above 64% in May last year, and has stayed there since. At the same time, unemployment has...
6 must-listen podcasts for accountants
The leaders’ insights: Books to the Boardroom Host Sumith Dissanayake speaks with finance leaders and C-suite folks with accounting backgrounds...
A scientific approach to efficient, effective hybrid work
In-person interaction is often the most effective way to share complex information and experiential wisdom. When two people in the same space...
Pre-budget special: Senator David Pocock on tax reform
A lack of fairness, efficiency and simplicity in Australia’s taxation system hampers Australia’s ability to respond to challenges, and has...
By investing in women now, we will accelerate progress
This recognition of Professor Goldin’s work was monumental. She is a true pioneer because her work shines a light on uncomfortable truths of...
Breaking the books: How a new practice launched annual retainers
When they left their corporate roles to launch their own accounting business, Paige Howard and Lauren Nikolovski – managing partners and the ‘P’...
