In its latest policy change, from 1 July, the big four firm will require its employees to repay the equivalent of eight weeks of paid parental leave if they resign within 12 months of using the firm’s 26-week benefit. ...
Beyond raising expenditure benefits, the proposed changes will isolate Australia from other OECD countries and may complicate compliance, according to one advisory firm.
The budget changes will create significant strategic review activity for clients, the accounting firm has said.
KPMG has admitted that a partner accessed Lendlease documents without authorisation while pitching for a major Westpac contract.
Commonwealth Bank says the 2026 budget delivers “major improvements” to the nation’s longer-term fiscal position, but that more could have been done to reduce spending in the coming financial year. ...
The accounting profession prides itself on acting in clients' best interests. This month is an invitation to ask whether our processes actually reflect that for both people in the room, writes Shaye Thyer, FCA. ...
Employees wishing to take advantage of tax concessions withs EVs and salary packaging should focus on lower value vehicles and act soon, says BDO.
The Tax Office has outlined the areas currently on its radar with research and development tax incentive claims and encouraged tax professionals to report any dodgy R&DTI advice being promoted. ...
This week’s federal budget has reinforced the argument that clients no longer need advice delivered in silos, says Findex’s head of business performance, with both opportunity and complexity front and centre for practitio...
One key issue which advisers must be aware of when reviewing existing structures or establishing new entities is that, under the Corporations Act, companies are prohibited from owning shares in themselves, writes Matthew Burg...
The regulator has urged service providers and market participants to strengthen cyber security measures amid an intensified risk environment.
Practitioners must watch closely for policy changes regarding the taxation of trusts, as any changes are likely to add further administrative burden for clients, the law firm says.
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