Mergers and Acquisitions Reform
From sladen.com.au: In January 2025, significant reforms to Australia’s Mergers and Acquisitions regulatory landscape were established, moving from a voluntary review process to a … read more
Draft LCR lacks NALE cost guidance
From smsmagazine.com.au: Accounting bodies have urged the ATO to provide clearer guidance for SMSFs on pricing non-arm’s-length income and expenditures, as the current draft … read more
Why bank hybrids are being phased out
From smallcaps.com.au: APRA is phasing out bank hybrid securities, which currently hold $43 billion in investments, due to concerns they pose risks to the … read more
10 common errors in buy-side due diligence
From www.cfo.com: Weak financial due diligence often leads to failures in mergers and acquisitions due to common errors made by buyers.
Key mistakes include … read more
Stephen Jones announces retirement
From www.accountantsdaily.com.au: Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones announced his retirement from federal politics, stating he will not seek re-election as the member for Whitlam. … read more
RBA – February rate cut
From michaelwest.com.au: The RBA is expected to start cutting interest rates in February, with market projections indicating several rate cuts throughout 2025.
Analysts predict … read more
ASIC calls out super trustees over scams and fraud
From asic.gov.au: ASIC has issued an open letter to superannuation trustees, urging them to enhance their anti-scam practices to protect members from sophisticated scam … read more
DBFO reforms to save retirees lacking advice
From financialnewswire.com.au: Research from the Super Members Council reveals that approximately 700,000 retirees in Australia are unnecessarily overpaying taxes on their superannuation, averaging an … read more
KordaMentha digs into Defence
From www.themandarin.com.au: KordaMentha has established a new defence and national security practice by hiring two prominent partners from KPMG.
This strategic move comes amid … read more
How to influence anyone who disagrees with you
From www.cnbc.com: Kurt Gray, a social psychology professor, argues that relying on facts to persuade those who disagree is a common misconception.
Instead, successful … read more
ASIC Continues Scrutiny Into AFS Licensees For Hire
From www.investmentlawwatch.com: ASIC has increased scrutiny on AFS licensees, exemplified by its acceptance of a court enforceable undertaking from Private Wealth Pty Ltd for … read more
How a strategic focus to audit niche fuelled growth
From www.accountingweb.co.uk: (UK context) Byrd + Link, winners of the 2024 Accounting Excellence Small Firm of the Year Award, specialized in statutory audits to … read more
Teach data visualization and analytics
From www.accountingtoday.com: Future accountants must be adept at data visualization and analytics, transforming complex financial information into meaningful narratives that drive strategic decisions.
Traditional … read more