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Cafe owner receives 6-year sentence for $1m GST fraud

A South Australian man was arrested and sentenced to six years and six months behind bars after he obtained over $1 million in fraudulent GST refunds.

PROFESSION • Wed, 07 Aug 2024

Accountants need to become storytellers, says CA ANZ

Storytelling and incorporating Indigenous culture into the workplace will aid in attracting First Nations people to the accounting industry, according to the ...

PROFESSION • Wed, 07 Aug 2024

SME business confidence continues steady decline: Prospa

The decline in long-term small business confidence in Australia is set to continue based on research by small business lender Prospa.

PROFESSION • Tue, 06 Aug 2024

SMC launches initiative to boost awareness about super

Public knowledge and understanding of how super works remains low among Australians despite many regarding it as important for future financial wellbeing, according to ...

PROFESSION • Tue, 06 Aug 2024

MYOB partners with Silverfin to develop AI solutions

The business management company has announced a partnership with Silverfin to provide local accounting professionals with a cloud-based, AI-powered compliance platform.

PROFESSION • Mon, 05 Aug 2024

ATO continues to ‘burn holes’ in illicit tobacco trade

Illicit tobacco trade remains firmly on the ATO's radar this financial year, with the Illicit Tobacco Taskforce already seizing and destroying 4,131kg of illicit tobacco ...

PROFESSION • Mon, 05 Aug 2024

NALSPA calls for e-bike FBT amendment

The fringe benefits tax exemption laws on e-bikes constrain potential economic and environmental benefits for Australia, according to the National Automotive Leasing and ...

PROFESSION • Mon, 05 Aug 2024

First Nations accountants play critical role for local communities, says CA ANZ

The professional body is focused on attracting and retaining Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to the accounting profession to facilitate representation and ...

PROFESSION • Mon, 05 Aug 2024

ATO underscores focus on withholding tax obligations

The Tax Office has reminded taxpayers of withholding tax obligations that may apply with certain payments to non-residents.

TAX • Sun, 04 Aug 2024