Holiday calm leaves small business ‘adrift in eye of storm’

Economy • By Philip King

The spending slowdown shows few signs of easing, COSBOA says.

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Insolvencies 'off to fast start' after post-pandemic record in 2023

Economy • By Philip King

Less forgiving creditors and a focus on tax debt mean last year’s rising trend looks set to continue, Jirsch Sutherland ...

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‘30% of small business tie-ups with digital marketers end in tears’

Technology • By Philip King

Digital platforms have changed the game but too often client and provider talk a different language, research by ASBFEO ...

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The year professional bodies saw red

Profession • By Philip King

Members berated “bloated” CA ANZ and CPA Australia for failing to live within their means.

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The year that tax crime didn’t pay

Profession • By Philip King

Long jail terms for the core conspirators in a huge payroll scam highlighted a big win for the ATO’s Serious Financial ...

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CPI result encouraging, but fight far from over: Treasurer

Economy • By Philip King

ABS data shows annual inflation fell to its lowest level in almost two years last November.

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November CPI falls to 2-year low 

Economy • By Philip King

The latest ABS data shows a further slowdown in inflation, helped by a five-month low in oil prices.

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The year of shakers and movers

Profession • By Philip King

Turnover among tax professionals runs hot, but it’s nothing compared to the revolving doors at the RBA, ATO, CPA ...

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Complaints to AFCA rise 23% to hit record, scam issues double

Profession • By Philip King

The financial complaints body handled more than 100,000 issues last year and says increases have become “unsustainable”

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