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  • INSTANT ASSET WRITE-OFF EXTENDED

    The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has welcomed the Government’s decision to extend the $20,000 instant asset write-off for small businesses for the next 12 months. The definition of small business has gone from a turnover of $2M to $10M effective from 1 July 2016 so these entities will also benefit from the initiative.

  • CASH ECONOMY’S TIME FOR TOUGH LOVE

    The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) is forecasting tomorrow’s Federal Budget to show some tough love in the war against Australia’s cash economy.

  • GOVERNMENT GIVETH; GOVERNMENT TAKETH AWAY

    Small businesses around Australia need to make the most of the $20K instant asset write-off while it’s still there, according to the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).

  • PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS: CRUSADERS FIGHTING CORRUPTION

    The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has welcomed a new global study conducted by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) which aims to reduce corruption within economies globally.

  • HOUSING: TO AFFORD THE UNAFFORDABLE

    The housing affordability debate needs to consider the economy on an Australia-wide basis, according to the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).