From www.holmanwebb.com.au: The Fair Work Commission found that an employee’s covert recording of workplace conversations constituted a valid reason for dismissal, despite the employer’s lack of knowledge about the recordings.… read more
From www.pwc.com.au: The 2025 Fringe Benefits Tax year introduces alternative record-keeping methods for employers, lessening the burden of maintaining travel diaries and declarations for employees.… read more
From www.nacdonline.org: Board composition significantly influences corporate performance, with effective boards showing longer director tenures, a healthy mix of experienced and new members, and a separation of CEO and chair roles.… read more
From www.smsfadviser.com: (Podcast) An interview legal of specialist Phil Broderick to discuss the implications of the Bendel court decision, which poses significant consequences for SMSFs and private trusts.… read more
From www.aicd.com.au: The latest Director Sentiment Index from the Australian Institute of Company Directors shows a significant improvement in director sentiment, rising nearly 10 points to -23.9, as fewer directors expect a recession within the next year.… read more
From cgw.com.au: Financial agreements allow couples to determine asset division upon separation, and some seek to include infidelity clauses that impose financial penalties for cheating.… read more
From grantthornton.com.au: This comprehensive examination dissects the impact of technology and AI on the auditing process, highlighting how it streamlines tasks, enhances communication, and promotes deeper analysis.… read more
From www.accountantsdaily.com.au: (Podcast) Ani Tuna, head of tax advisory at BlueRock, discusses the significance of small business CGT concessions.
She highlights common errors in applying these concessions, and the conversation aims to enhance understanding of CGT concessions as vital tools for the SME community.… read more
From www.accountantsdaily.com.au: CA ANZ has introduced a new Certificate in AI Fluency aimed at equipping accounting professionals with the necessary skills to leverage emerging technologies.… read more
From www.icaew.com: (UK context) The UK government has introduced a new Cyber Governance Code of Practice aimed at enhancing cyber defences among businesses, based on feedback from a previous consultation.… read more
From www.icaew.com: The IFRS Foundation defines material information consistently for both financial and sustainability-related reporting, where information is deemed material if its omission or misstatement could influence user decisions.… read more
From michaelwest.com.au: Commonwealth Bank will disregard certain student debts, specifically HECS-HELP debts, when assessing mortgage applications for borrowers expected to pay off their debts within 12 months.… read more
From michaelwest.com.au: Greens leader Adam Bandt announced a proposal to revise property tax breaks, including the elimination of negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts for investors, as part of the party’s strategy in potential negotiations for a hung parliament.… read more
From fortisap.com.au: The Australian Government has extended the instant asset write-off threshold to $20,000 for small businesses for the 2024-25 year and introduced “Payday Super” rules requiring employers to pay superannuation within seven days of payday starting July 2026.… read more