Accounting fees climb amid rising business costs, report finds

Profession • By Emma Partis

Most accounting firms plan to increase their prices this year as rising business costs and growing regulatory ...

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Productivity inquiries to explore corporate tax reform, digital reporting

Profession • By Emma Partis

The Productivity Commission has flagged corporate tax reform and digital financial reporting as priority areas for ...

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Gap between employer and employee flexibility expectations is widening, survey finds

Profession • By Emma Partis

There is a widening chasm between employer and employee expectations on workplace flexibility, with implications for ...

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Employers urged to review payroll systems to avoid wage theft penalties

Profession • By Emma Partis

As of 1 January 2025, intentional wage underpayment has been criminalised, drawing hefty penalties for employers found ...

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ATO clarifies interaction between Pillar Two and other corporate taxes

Tax • By Emma Partis

The ATO has provided clarification on the interaction of new anti base-erosion laws with Australia's corporate tax ...

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Strong March wage growth poses a mixed picture for businesses and economy

Economy • By Emma Partis

Strong wage growth in March has posed both challenges and benefits for businesses and the broader economy, economists ...

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Carbon offsets in the spotlight amid greenwashing litigation

Profession • By Emma Partis

A civil case against Energy Australia has showcased the flaws in the Australian government’s ‘Climate Active’ ...

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Retailers to face $50m penalties for data mismanagement, BDO warns

Profession • By Emma Partis

Under new privacy laws, retailers that offer loyalty programs could face steep penalties for holding onto obsolete ...

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Consumer and business conditions remain weak in tariff aftermath

Economy • By Emma Partis

While business conditions eased in April, consumer confidence is yet to recover to levels reached before the US ...

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