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Blockchain – What is it and how will it assist business in the future?
by Andreas Ong | Jun 10, 2017 | Financial Services
What will it mean for auditors and financial reporters? Blockchain is an emerging technology that is starting to gain traction for global business and in particular, the investment and financial industries. It allows organisations to share their transactions in a...
ATO approach to dictate SMSF audit activity
by Rod Spicer | May 18, 2017 | Financial Services
A statement was released earlier this month which alludes to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) being dissatisfied with the level of compliance by employers in relation to Superannuation Guarantee obligations, despite more than $85 billion being paid in...
Graham Tuckwell leads $3 million investment into robo-adviser Stockspot
by For Accountants | May 11, 2017 | Financial Services, Practice Management
Exchange traded funds pioneer and Rich Lister Graham Tuckwell has led a $3 million capital raising for Stockspot, a disruptive robo-adviser that gives investors access to low-cost ETFs. Mr Tuckwell, who runs ETF Securities, led the Series B raising with growth...
The ATO’s supercharge on superannuation
by Rod Spicer | Apr 19, 2017 | Financial Services
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is relatively transparent when it comes to industries or areas of interest, and the media are typically on the pulse to broadcast this information to the public. I find new legislation or changes in regulations an accurate...
The reality check concerning cyber crime
by Karen McDonald | Feb 17, 2017 | Financial Services
Far too often accountants say “It just wont happen to me!”, when it comes to cyber crime although the reality is that accountants are a prime target due to their access to sensitive information. The frequency of attacks is increasing, as well as enhanced...
Crowd-Sourced Equity Funding Bill Reintroduced to Parliament
by Peter Towers | Jan 19, 2017 | Financial Services
The Australian government has tabled new legislation relating to the authorisation of Crowd-Sourced Funding for Australian businesses. The bill amends the Corporations Act 2001 and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 to facilitate...