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Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Taxpayers at Risk - Budget Fails to Support Government's Own Regulatory Framework. The Institute of Public Accountants noted with disappointment and concern the lack of funding given in the
2011-2012 budget by the Government to fund the massive increase in regulatory oversight it has planned.
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Tuesday, 10 May 2011
The Institute of Public Accountants (formerly National Institute of Accountants) celebrated a new era last night with a gala dinner at the National Press Club in Canberra to celebrate the organisation‟s new brand. This exciting milestone in the Institute‟s history was celebrated in style by over 100 members, Federal politicians, partners and friends of the organisation.
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Friday, 6 May 2011
Plea for compensation denied despite Inspector-General's recommendation. ATO disagrees.
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Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Find a number of ATO links to help IPA members and small businesses who were affected by natural disasters in Australia.
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Wednesday, 20 April 2011
The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) is calling on the Government to reject recent attempts by the financial services sector to exclude other professionals from providing advice in the financial services sector.
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Thursday, 14 April 2011
All the items included in the IAASB's proposed strategy and work program have merit. However we are of the view that the Board should give serious consideration to giving practitioners and member bodies worldwide an opportunity to address the vital matter of audit quality by allowing a period of time to bed down implementation of these standards.
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Wednesday, 13 April 2011
The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) is calling on the Government to reconsider the current limits for superannuation contributions for all Australians and particularly those over 50 years of age, many of whom are facing retirement with low superannuation balances.
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Friday, 8 April 2011
Inspector General of Taxation (IGOT) has released its future work programme into certain aspects of Australian tax system's administration following extensive consultation.
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Thursday, 7 April 2011
The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) is supportive of the Australian Greens’ announcement today to curb fringe benefit tax (FBT) concessions for company sponsored vehicles.
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Monday, 4 April 2011
The Joint Accounting Bodies comment on the Monitoring Board's Consultative Report on the Review of the IFRS Foundation's Governance.
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Monday, 4 April 2011
As part of IPA being a member of the SBR Business Advisory Forum, we have formed a technology testing group to conduct user testing of new SBR products which we hope will benefit IPA members.
If you are interested in being part of this testing group or you are already using SBR enabled software, please contact Alicia Watson via email alicia.watson@publicaccountants.org.au or phone (03) 8665 3164.
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Saturday, 2 April 2011
Two representatives from the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) have today embarked on a journey with Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott on the annual charity event Pollie Pedal 2011.
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