Recent world events show just how serious and deep the impact of this crisis is. Whilst Australia has so far weathered the problems reasonably well, there has been impact locally and there will no doubt be further impact.

Forensic accountants could bring a different perspective from those traditionally involved in construction disputes.

On 27 January 2004, the International Chamber of Commerce released an 'Issues Paper on Internet Governance'

Forensic accountants are often engaged to quantify damage or loss suffered because of the actions of another party.

The ATO has release an addendum to it's guide on tax basics for non-profit organisations.

A retention of title clause (also known as a Romalpa clause) is a contractual provision used in supply agreements under which the supplier retains ownership of goods supplied until payment is received.

If you hold an AFSL you have to have a registered auditor with ASIC, but be careful in the way you register the auditor.

Although the change is three years away, it's a good idea to start preparing yourself for it sooner rather than later.

The NSW Government has removed the contentious provision in its class actions bill allowing the Supreme Court to distribute the undistributed part of a fund of damages to charities or public interest beneficiaries, a move that should be welcomed by all potential defendants to a class action.

Advisors can support clients to analyse current business structure and assist in implementing change to achieve growth.

The Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Bill Shorten MP, has released a consultation paper with further details of the Federal Government’s 2011-12 Budget announcement to reform the use of not-for-profit (NFP) tax concessions for unrelated commercial activities from 1 July 2011

5 top tips to maximise cash flow, minimise loss and get your business to where it needs to be.

The ASIC results reveal findings relating to impairment of non-financial assets and inappropriate accounting treatments.

By adopting what big companies do, SMEs will get more certainty and stability along with a competitive advantage.

An Accounting business (based in Brisbane, Australia) has a Client which sells payroll software.

Irrespective of the stage of a business's life cycle, managing working capital is important and integral to success.

The introduction of Australian Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (AIFRS) in January 2005 has made the past two years a challenging period for financial reporters.

January is the ideal time for owners to review cash-flow budgets and set realistic expectations on future cash flows.