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Treasury, accounting body welcomes IMF blueprint

Imogen Wilson | 1 minute read

Following the International Monetary Fund’s call on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to reform taxes and cut spending, the feedback and overall view of Australia’s economic and budget strategy were commended. ...

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BDO Sydney cuts 4 partners, several team members from advisory team

To add to the big four’s continued shuffling, culling and addition of consulting teams, BDO has joined in on the action with a cut of positions in its advisory team.

OECD updates tax convention to clarify cross-border remote work arrangements

The OECD’s updated model tax convention has provided new and detailed guidance on the tax treatment of cross-border remote work arrangements.

Chalmers reaffirms support for WA GST deal

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has reaffirmed Labor’s support for the WA GST deal as the Productivity Commission carries out its scheduled review of state GST arrangements.

Treasurer faces IMF call for comprehensive tax reform, cut on spending

As the Treasurer continues to be pressed about changes to the nation’s tax system, the International Monetary Fund has joined the chorus asking for comprehensive tax reform and slashed spending.

KPMG expands consulting arm amid big 4 job cull

Amid various redundancies in the consulting sector at the top end of town, KPMG Consulting is going against the grain and hiring up to 200 roles.

Steady September wage growth figures should give RBA comfort, economists say

Wage growth was steady in the September quarter, with a slight slowdown in private sector growth offset by public sector resilience.

26 allied bodies propose Environment Protection Reform Bill amendments

Twenty-six bodies from the accounting and business communities are joining forces to push for the passage and amendments to the Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025.

BDO makes upgrades to C-suite leadership team

BDO has revealed two appointments to its C-suite to further its commitment to growth, innovation and client service.

Carbon taxes are spreading, but caps are becoming looser, OECD finds

While carbon tax schemes have expanded in coverage since 2018, cap and trade systems are increasingly not subject to fixed caps, the OECD has found.

From Scottish isles to sunny Sydney: a globetrotting accountant’s career journey

From a small Scottish isle to sunny Australian shores, KPMG partner – and 'occasional’ BBC Gaelic correspondent – Morris MacIver’s accounting career has taken him to unexpected places.