For the past decades, “Robo-accountants” have been the talk among accountants across various firms. The fear of Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and automation replacing administrative jobs still loom large.However, it’s really important to not forget that certain things such as ...
At the beginning of 2021, changes were made by the Government to the insolvency framework to better support Australian businesses, their creditors, and their employees. Amendments were made to relevant legislation to integrate this new insolvency process into existing practices following this change ...
RegTech (Regulatory Technologies) uses developing technology to help firms handle regulatory compliance more effectively. RegTech, while still in its infancy, is evolving quickly. RegTech firms are increasingly leveraging machine learning, natural language processing, blockchain technology, and arti ...
ATO’s view of Bitcoin  The ATO view is that Bitcoin is neither money nor a foreign currency.  Transactions through Bitcoins are more likely a barter arrangement with the same tax consequences.  However, Bitcoin is an asset for CGT purposes.   Bitcoin for Personal Transactions < ...
2021-22 Mid-Year Economic & Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO)Cash deficit of $99.20 Billion is expected, which is equivalent to 4.50% of GDP. This is in fact an improvement of $7.40 Billion from the previous budget.Tax receipts as a share of GDP are expected to fall from 22.90% in 2020-21 to 22.10% ...