PwC’s ex-GC makes recommendation for legal professional privilege oversight

The PwC former general counsel accused of “shunning” major issues amid the tax scandal has detailed how regulatory...

30 August 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Lawyers providing tax advice should be registered, say accountants

Accountants are concerned about a “lack of a level playing field” with lawyers who provide tax agent services, and...

13 August 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

SME law and accounting firms need to work together

Boutique law firms need to explore partnerships with local accounting firms to create a strategic position in offering...

11 July 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Don’t get distracted by PwC’s reforms, Senator warns

PwC’s recent governance restructuring announcement should not detract from their ‘ongoing obfuscation’, Senator...

15 March 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Accountant alleges Sportsbet induced gambling in civil claim

An accountant who allegedly defrauded his clients out of $26 million has commenced a Federal Court civil claim against...

25 September 2023

By Naomi Neilson

EY acquires forensic accounting company

Ernst & Young Australia has acquired Axiom Forensics, in a move the firm said will further strengthen its disputes...

10 May 2022

By Lauren Croft

Lawpath unveils on-demand accounting services

Online legal services provider Lawpath is expanding into accounting services to better help small and medium-sized...

30 December 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

Accountants to gain client credit risk transparency through new partnership

Accountants will now have greater visibility over their clients’ credit risk and their ability to pay following a new...

22 October 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

Accounting firm bulks up legal offering

Former Minter Ellison lawyer Andrew Lam has been appointed as director of an accounting firm’s tax advisory and...

01 October 2015

By Priya Murthy