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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.
Accountants advised to future-proof their businesses in 2020
Mark Holton, the director of Smithink, explained that while a number of accounting firms have already made the natural transition to base level...
Google settles case with ATO, agrees to pay $481.5m
E-commerce giant Google has announced that it has settled its tax dispute with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) with a payment of an extra...
It will take 257 years for gender equality, research finds
Research released by the World Economic Forum showed that the economic gap is widening, due to low levels of women in managerial and leadership...
Digital advice transcends age stereotypes, research finds
The Digital Insights report from advice fintech Sargon revealed that this year’s usage data showed users ranging from teenagers to octogenarians...
ASIC hopes new rules will stamp out bad bank products
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission on Thursday released a consultation paper for the new design and distribution obligations...
Cash-flow woes continue to drive insolvencies
Of the 7,498 initial external administrators’ reports lodged in the 12 months to 30 June 2019, 51 per cent nominated inadequate cash flow or high...
‘Reasonable expectation’: ATO explains myGovID change
Speaking to Accountants Daily, ATO deputy commissioner John Dardo confirmed that a compatible smart device would be required to use myGovID, with...
IPA to push for fundamental review of ATO’s governance structure in 2020
The IPA has a full agenda for 2020, but among its priorities is a push for a review of the governance structure of the Australian Taxation Office...
ATO sets sights on lifestyle assets
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed that it will be requesting a further five years’ worth of policy information from over 30...
How did your super go this year?
Chant West’s numbers showed gains of 1.9 per cent for November, leading to the 10th positive calendar year in the past 11. Read more at...
