Tag: Accounting
Survey finds financial talent still in short supply
A survey has found that despite widespread lay-offs in the finance sector, executives remain worried about a shortage of quality staff.[MORE]
Accountant under examination over lost funds
A man is under investigation by a national accounting organisation over allegations he defrauded investors of hundreds of thousands of dollars in the Shoalhaven.[MORE]
Economic struggles producing more fraud: KPMG
Experts from accounting giant KPMG say all areas of business can expect to be touched by rising levels of fraud as economic growth in Australia starts to slow.[MORE]
Financial planners debate industry's direction
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The financial planning industry may be moving away from selling products for commission and towards selling advice.[MORE]
Accountants protest 'extreme' legislation
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Some accountants are worried new legislation could put many tax agents out of business.[MORE]
New tax code could force up accountancy costs
The Taxation Institute of Australia (TIA) says new legislation proposing a code of conduct for tax agents could significantly increase the cost of using an accountant and lead to lengthy and costly audits. [MORE]
Move to boost accountant numbers in ACT
A new project has been launched in Canberra to address the Territory's shortage of accountants.[MORE]
Don't forget performance: Goss
The new chairman of accounting firm Deloitte, former Queensland premier Wayne Goss, says a lot of Australian businesses would like to focus more on performance and less on corporate compliance.[MORE]
Accountant pleads guilty to $10m fraud
A Melbourne accountant charged with defrauding the State Revenue Office of $10 million has appeared in the Victorian County Court.[MORE]
