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Accountants are the silent heroes of the COVID-19 (economic) fight

- June 11, 2020 3 MIN READ

Whilst health workers are undeniably at the front line of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, there is another cohort of silent heroes – accountants and tax agents, writes Wayne Debernardi, General Manager  Institute of Public Accountants. The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has a large contingent of members in public practice, predominantly small accounting… Read more »

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Parliament passes fairer competition laws for small business

- August 17, 2017 < 1 MIN READ

An amendment to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 has passed the Senate, leaving small businesses hopeful of fairer competition in the marketplace. The amendment to section 46 of the act will protect the competition process and address many of the concerns small businesses currently have in regards to anti competitive conduct. Australian Small Business and Family… Read more »