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As the accounting industry grapples with a worker shortage and declining student enrolments, CA ANZ has slammed the government’s crackdown on international students.
The accounting industry has slammed the budget for its lack of ambition and called for a clearer roadmap on tax reform.
The recent Bendel decision is likely to have implications for how the ATO administers section 100A in relation to unpaid present entitlements, a tax expert has warned.
The Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board (APESB) has published proposed amendments to APES 110 to provide ethical guidance for sustainability reporting.
Australia is facing the largest payroll skills shortage in the Asia-Pacific region, with only 43 per cent of businesses employing payroll professionals.
It can be difficult to realise the benefits of AI without first fostering a culture that embraces change and allays AI-related fears.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced a raft of new reforms and measures in this year's Federal Budget, including tax cuts, bans on non-compete clauses and additional ATO funding.
Tighter restrictions on NDIS support inclusions mean providers will be under increased scrutiny, and some may lose revenue, RSM has warned.
A recent Chartered Accountants ANZ survey has identified a national skills shortage among the occupations of finance manager, management accountant, and taxation accountant.
Finance professionals working in the construction industry have highlighted inefficient workflows and talent shortages as some of their top challenges, a survey has revealed.
Practitioners will need to be proactive to keep up with thin capitalisation legislation changes, BDO has warned.