Staff Reporter

CA ANZ shows support for amended anti-money laundering bill

The professional body welcomes changes made to the anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism bill following previous submissions and advocacy.

PROFESSION • Thu, 12 Sep 2024

Privacy law education and awareness crucial for SMEs: COSBOA

The SME advocate has welcomed the government’s move to not rush new onerous privacy obligations for small businesses in the first tranche of laws, but has requested more ...

PROFESSION • Thu, 12 Sep 2024

Unemployment fears spark downtick in monthly bank report results

Potential job loss fears have caused a further dip in consumer sentiment, business conditions and confidence, according to recent reports from Westpac and NAB.

ECONOMY • Wed, 11 Sep 2024

Employment opportunities in accounting remain strong for FY24

The Australian finance and accounting market remains strong despite slow increase in the unemployment rate, research from Robert Half suggests.

PROFESSION • Wed, 11 Sep 2024

'Significant progress' made on TASA Determination, joint bodies say

Joint bodies have welcomed a commitment from Labor to address the major issues in the TASA determination in the Senate this week.

PROFESSION • Wed, 11 Sep 2024

Anti-money laundering bill to place further burden on accountants, warns CPA

The professional body is disappointed by the limited consultation undertaken on the significant and complex changes contained within the bill.

PROFESSION • Wed, 11 Sep 2024

R U OK with ageist hiring attitudes?

RUOK Day offers an opportunity to reflect on recruitment processes and how they can affect mental health.

PROFESSION • Wed, 11 Sep 2024

Business leaders urged to be ‘open minded’ towards AI: ACCI

Australian businesses need to consider the potential AI adoption can provide for long-term growth, development and success, according to new research by the Australian ...

TECHNOLOGY • Tue, 10 Sep 2024

ACCI report reveals AI adoption will push SMEs to ‘thrive’

Research by the business advocate has revealed SME owners could harness a wider scope of opportunities through AI adoption such as increased productivity, efficiency, ...

TECHNOLOGY • Tue, 10 Sep 2024