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Accountants urge government to legislate against the late payment of small businesses
The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has called for the Federal Government to improve the financial outlook of SMEs by introducing a loan guarantee scheme and legislating maximum payment times for business-to-business transactions. In its 2018 pre-Budget submission, the IPA – a professional accounting body representing 35,000 accountants, business advisers, academics and students – made […]
Tax agents still in demand despite tech advancements
Tax agents still in demand despite tech advancements
SME industry white paper on the way
A gathering of key figures engaged in the SME sector was held in Canberra last week to help thrash out the basics of a proposed industry led Small Business White Paper.
Employers hold back on recruitment due to hung parliament
Job vacancies remained unchanged in August following a 13.9 percent spike in July, with concerns raised over a hung parliament influencing recruitment intentions amongst employers.
Job vacancies rebound 13.9 percent in July
Job vacancies nationwide surged 13.9 percent in July, marking a turnaround in the new financial year after job vacancies fell for the three months previous.
Job vacancies plummet 17.7% as employer anxiety grows
Job vacancies have plummeted 17.7 percent since March, falling a 13.7 per cent in May, following a 4 percent drop in April, according to the latest monthly data from IPA.