Accounting & Finance
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23 Businesses cite tax gripes as a major barrier
Tax and credit issues are holding back Australian business growth.
As businesses grow and develop, they are likely run into a few problem areas. Some of these issues can be solved rather easily, but others will require personnel with expertise and…
07 Mobile payments ensconced in future sales
Non-cash payments are becoming popular options in Australia.
It will be important for those in sales and marketing positions to keep on top of payment methods and technology, considering the results of a recent report.
According to Capgemini's…
18 Accounting staff working longer than allocated
Working overtime can impact on the personal lives of professionals.
Those in accounting careers are part of massive cross-section of Australian professionals that are working longer hours than contractually allocated.
For many years, the nine-to-five…
18 Accounting profession expected to shift focus
Accounting professionals will need a wide range of skills in the future.
As technology continues to pick up pace, those investigating accounting careers may have to diversify their skills.
Accountants already use a range software and technology…
15 ATO helps small businesses get tax obligations on track
News portal to benefit those in finance jobs
Tax and super obligations are perhaps two of the most difficult financial issues small businesses have to deal with, which is why a new online portal is expected to prove a success.
The Australian Tax…
29 Mixed optimism for those in finance jobs
Optimism is mixed among those in finance jobs
The number of optimistic chief financial officers (CFOs) has outweighed pessimistic people for the fourth consecutive quarter - although there are some issues weighing heavily on their minds.
Data from…
23 Changes to Future of Financial Advice 'should be avoided'
Excessive regulation should be avoided
No further changes should be made to Future of Financial Advice laws, as they are unlikely to have the desired effect of improving confidence or access to advice.
This is according to CPA Australia, which…
09 Accounting firms needs to collaborate with Asia
Accounting opportunities opened up in Asia
Ensuring greater collaboration between accounting jobs in Australia and Asian nations will be integral to the future prosperity of the domestic economy, a report has claimed.
The Accounting Profession's…
25 E&Y: Tax system in urgent need of reform
Tax system in need of reform
A series of changes need to be implemented across the Australian tax system to ensure it remains fit for purpose, a report from Ernst & Young (E&Y) has stated.
The group released Tax Reform: A Better Way,…