The winding road to the boardroom
From www.accountingweb.co.uk: Finance leaders share insights about their unique journeys to becoming CFOs, highlighting the importance of cross-functional experience and adaptability in the role. … read more
Government to push ahead with GIC deduction changes
From www.accountantsdaily.com.au: The Senate Economics Legislation Committee has recommended a bill to deny income tax deductions for general interest charges (GIC) and shortfall interest … read more
Construction tech trends in 2025 and beyond
From www.myob.com: The construction industry in Australia and New Zealand faces challenges such as rising material costs and labour shortages, making the adoption of … read more
Outsourced Bookkeeping for CPAs
From futurefirm.co: Outsourcing bookkeeping is a common practice among CPAs to save time, reduce costs, and enhance accuracy in financial reporting.
Key reasons to … read more
Super scams: ASIC’s warning to trustees
From www.claytonutz.com: ASIC has issued a warning to superannuation trustees, urging them to assess and improve their anti-scam measures in light of increasing scam … read more
Proposed GIC deduction changes
From www.acuitymag.com: Starting from 1 July 2025, the general interest charge (GIC) and shortfall interest charge (SIC) on tax debts may become non-deductible under … read more
Jones unlamented
From financialnewswire.com.au: Outgoing Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, is set to leave Parliament, having made minimal progress in addressing the … read more
Meet the accountant for people in the arts
From www.acuitymag.com: Lauren Thiel CA founded her accounting firm, The Real Thiel, in 2016 to support sole traders and micro businesses in the creative … read more
Recent developments in employment law
From www.allens.com.au: The latest issues, decisions and proposed changes impacting business and workplace risk.
Recent changes to employment law include the criminalisation of wage … read more
NSW Supreme Court confirms contravention of section 440B of Corps Act
From www.claytonutz.com: The New South Wales Supreme Court has ruled that parties asserting ownership rights against a company under administration must obtain consent from … read more
recognition of Chapter 11 in Australia
From www.claytonutz.com: The Federal Court of Australia recognized a US Chapter 11 bankruptcy for Exactech, Inc. as a foreign main proceeding under the UNCITRAL … read more
ASIC’s key issues outlook for 2025
From www.claytonutz.com: ASIC’s key issues outlook for 2025 highlights concerns in the superannuation sector, focusing on changing market dynamics, member dissatisfaction with funds, and … read more
Using Gen AI in legal proceedings
From www.bartier.com.au: Generative Artificial Intelligence will become regulated in legal proceedings in New South Wales starting February 3, 2025, with specific prohibitions on its … read more
ChatGPT jailbreak bypasses sensitive topics safeguards
From www.bleepingcomputer.com: A ChatGPT vulnerability known as “Time Bandit” allows users to bypass OpenAI’s safety guidelines to obtain detailed instructions on sensitive topics, including … read more
2025 accountancy salaries
From publicaccountant.com.au: The 2025 salary survey from recruiter Hays indicates a 20% decline in employers reporting skills shortages, alongside increased business confidence, with 64% … read more