No company is safe – not even the ATO! Cybercriminals have filed over $550 million in false claims over the past two years, finding a glitch in the ATO’s digital identity system. Bogus myGov accounts were created by the hackers linking them to real taxpayers’ ATO...
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ATO says more digital transformation on the horizon – new tech tools help accountants prepare
by Stan Corner | Dec 1, 2021 | Uncategorised
In a recent address to the Institute of Professional Accountants National Congress on 18 November, the Commissioner of Taxation Chris Jordan said the ATO are committed to continue the digital transformation of their services and will continue to harness new...
Improving your Outlook
by Iain Enticott | Mar 12, 2021 | Uncategorised
Ever notice that your Microsoft Outlook account is slowing to a crawl? The good news is that you’ve obviously been in your job a long time! Have you notice your email functions like Send/Receive are acting a little funny? Perhaps consider checking the size of your...
The Future of Special Purpose Reporting
by Steven Watson | Feb 25, 2021 | Uncategorised
General Purpose and Special Purpose financial reports have been a part of Australia’s financial reporting framework for over 25 years. Changes are now afoot. New reporting standards to improve transparency, comparability and consistency of financial statements are...
My thoughts on Xerocon 2019
by Rob Pillans | Oct 1, 2019 | Client Management, Document Management, Practice Management, Professional Development, Software Support, Team Leadership, Technology, Uncategorised
I attended the two days of Xero’s annual conference on 4 and 5 September. I did not make it to the wrap party so can’t comment on that. There was less hype this year compared to last year. It seemed a bit calmer and reflects, I believe, the growing maturity of Xero as...