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Financial management critical amid rising insolvencies, says insolvency expert

SMEs continue to face challenges in the current financial market due to inflation, increased cost of living and post COVID-19 impacts, an insolvency practitioner warns.

PROFESSION • Thu, 11 Jul 2024

Boutique law firms seeking accounting practice partnerships

Boutique law firms are increasingly exploring partnerships with local accounting firms in order to provide SME clients with more diverse services.

PROFESSION • Thu, 11 Jul 2024

Insolvency the busiest it’s been in 50 years, says industry veteran

Insolvency practitioner John Vouris reflects on his 50 years in the industry and the recent boom in insolvency driven by the economy.

PROFESSION • Wed, 10 Jul 2024

Outdated payment methods hitting travel industry profits, survey finds

Around two-thirds of Australian travel companies have seen their profit margins impacted by inefficient or complicated payment systems, research by Airwallex and Skift ...

PROFESSION • Wed, 10 Jul 2024

ATO and Lunar seize over $6m of illicit tobacco in West Victoria

The ATO and detectives from Taskforce Lunar have seized 3.3 tonnes of illicit tobacco, over $170,000 cash, and 11 firearms during a joint investigation in Victoria.

PROFESSION • Tue, 09 Jul 2024

ATO emphasises cyber hygiene during tax time

The ATO has reminded businesses to secure their online platforms, systems and processes to prevent cyberattacks during tax time.

TECHNOLOGY • Tue, 09 Jul 2024

Aviation company accuses lawyers, accountants of negligence

A regional aviation repair station has taken its former lawyers and accountants to court over allegations they were negligent when providing advice about a share transfer

PROFESSION • Tue, 09 Jul 2024

Addressing Australia’s auditor shortage requires forward thinking

The joint bodies have called for policy changes to combat the critical shortage of external auditors.

PROFESSION • Mon, 17 Jun 2024

Failure rate in retail sector highlights ongoing challenges

Retail businesses are struggling to stay afloat, with failure a common theme amongst many in the past year, says CreditorWatch.

ECONOMY • Sun, 09 Jun 2024