Senate disallowance trumps trust in Jones

Senate disallowance trumps trust in Jones

Despite concessions by Assistant Treasurer, Stephen Jones, the joint bodies are backing a Senate disallowance of the TASA code changes.
Private equity player Pemba targets accounting market

Private equity player Pemba targets accounting market

In another indicator of growing PE interest in accounting and financial advice, Pemba has taken pivotal stake in accounting firm, Stannards.
Accountants hedge bets on Jones and TASA code

Accountants hedge bets on Jones and TASA code

The major accounting bodies have politically charged their upcoming meeting with Assistant Treasurer, Stephen Jones over the TASA code.
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Mortgage stress falls as Stage 3 tax cuts ease household strain: Roy Morgan

Patrick Buncsi 28 August 2024 No Comments

Mortgage stress is predicted to fall over the coming months, says researcher Roy Morgan, with Stage 3 tax cuts providing a boost to household incomes

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Class Trust platform gets new ATO automation capability

Patrick Buncsi 28 August 2024 No Comments

Class has deployed a new automation capability within its trust accounting and admin platform that helps accountants meet new ATO obligations

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Accountants/advisers contradict Jones

Mike Taylor 15 August 2024 3 Comments

The major accounting and planning associations have united to contradict assertions made by Assistant Treasurer, Stephen Jones.

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Jones faces Senate fight over TAS Code of Conduct

Mike Taylor 14 August 2024 One Comment

Assistant Treasurer, Stephen Jones is facing a Senate fight with the Federal Opposition set to disallow the TAS Code of Professional Conduct.

Now Later dial

Accountants unconvinced by Jones’ timing ploy

Mike Taylor 2 August 2024 2 Comments

Major accounting body, CA-ANZ has made clear to the minister that it will not be fobbed off by timing changes when real action is needed.

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Accounting, advice groups resistant to Jones’ ‘unilateral’ decision

Mike Taylor 22 July 2024 2 Comments

The major accounting and advice groups are pushing back on minister, Stephen Jones, for ‘imposing previously unseen obligations’.

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BDO to deploy ‘cutting-edge’ SMSF platform

Patrick Buncsi 16 July 2024 No Comments

BDO, has enlisted SuperConcepts, Australia’s third-largest SMSF tech developer, to deploy its upgraded SMSF management platform, SuperMate.


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Gold For Australian Investors: A Portfolio Diversifier With Staying Power

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In our latest Whitepaper, we outline the primary benefits and drawbacks gold may offer portfolios relative to other major asset classes over the long

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The ASX100 is a ripe hunting ground for investors looking to gain access to Australia’s largest and most influential companies across a diverse range

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MLC Life Insurance’s Fast Track Claims team exceeds the industry standard for short-duration claims.


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Australian Senate chamber

Jones faces Senate fight over TAS Code of Conduct

Mike Taylor | 14 August 2024Assistant Treasurer, Stephen Jones is facing a Senate fight with the Federal Opposition set to disallow the TAS Code of Professional Conduct.
Now Later dial

Accountants unconvinced by Jones’ timing ploy

Mike Taylor | 2 August 2024Major accounting body, CA-ANZ has made clear to the minister that it will not be fobbed off by timing changes when real action is needed.
Blocks with unilateral contract

Accounting, advice groups resistant to Jones’ ‘unilateral’ decision

Mike Taylor | 22 July 2024The major accounting and advice groups are pushing back on minister, Stephen Jones, for 'imposing previously unseen obligations'.
Technology platform

BDO to deploy ‘cutting-edge’ SMSF platform

Patrick Buncsi | 16 July 2024BDO, has enlisted SuperConcepts, Australia’s third-largest SMSF tech developer, to deploy its upgraded SMSF management platform, SuperMate.
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PFG settles one acquisition and pursues another

Mike Taylor | 3 July 2024Prime Financial Group has completed its acquisition of Equity Plan Management was closing in on a new Wealth Management target.
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Count finally exits loss-making Bentleys WA

Mike Taylor | 2 July 2024Count Limited has finally managed to exit is interest in loss-making accounting business, Bentleys WA for just $700,000.
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ASIC accused of imposing excessive expectations

Mike Taylor | 27 June 2024ASIC has been accused of imposing time-frame expectations on liquidators which exceed the requirements of underlying legislation.
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Accountants baulk at funding AUSTRAC changes

Mike Taylor | 20 June 2024The major accounting organisations have made clear to the Government that it, not them, should fund changes to the AUSTRAC regime.