Will aggressive rate hikes spark a crisis in 2024?

Economy • By Philip King

Recession remains a key risk in 2024, according to two economic experts.

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Spike in succession planning an opportunity for virtual CFOs

Profession • By Philip King

Family businesses ripe to pass on often need help after getting stuck in their ways, says the principal of a financial ...

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Canberra to mandate ransomware reporting, smart device standards

Profession • By Philip King

Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil says the initiatives will help citizens and businesses “fight back against the cyber ...

ATO research will help trustees understand their obligations: CEO

Tax • By Philip King

An industry expert says the ATO’s increased scrutiny of illegal early release will hopefully protect trustees who ...

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ATO should find admin fix to ‘invisible’ debts-on-hold: IGTO

Profession • By Philip King

The tax ombudsman urges the office to examine the rules around payment plans where obligations are trivial, old or ...

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‘Fat cat execs at fault for accounting body turmoil’

Profession • By Philip King

Members are rightly upset at CA ANZ and CPA Australia's mounting problems, a governance expert says.

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Two men get 8 years’ jail for $40m gold bullion fraud

Tax • By Philip King

An ATO-led investigation uncovered false claims for GST credits in a gold recycling scheme.

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ATO warns advisers against suspect R&D tax claims

Tax • By Philip King

Spending by associated entities or activities conducted overseas will be subject to increased scrutiny, the Tax Office ...

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El Niño, commodity prices depress farm confidence

Economy • By Philip King

A mix of price movements and seasonal conditions mean most farmers expect incomes to decrease and the economy to get ...

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