'What gets measured, gets done': How companies get female boards
It's a pretty simple concept that some of corporate Australia is yet to grasp: companies that set and measure gender diversity targets are more gender diverse.
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Nassim Khadem
Deputy Editor, BusinessDay. Reporting on tax and regulation.
Aveo shares slump after ACCC announces investigation
Shares in retirement village giant Aveo slumped on Monday following news Australia's consumer watchdog will launch an investigation into the company.
ATO accused of taking 'belligerent' stance in disputes
Individuals and small business taxpayers are still encountering ATO officials who take an "unnecessary, belligerent stance" when it comes to resolving disputes, one of Australia's largest accounting bodies says.
ATO warns 60,000 Uber and ride-sharing drivers
One-third of drivers involved with ride-sharing services such as Uber are yet to register for GST or to fully declare their income.
Tax time: top work-related expenses ATO's eyeing
Higher-than-expected tax deductions relating to cars, travel, clothing, internet and mobile phones, and self-education expenses are among the top claims the tax man will be keeping a close eye on this tax time.
Probe into how ATO responds to staff's 'inappropriate behaviours'
The Australian Taxation Office's high-profile area targeting high-wealth individuals that former deputy commissioner Michael Cranston headed will be a key focus in a wide-ranging review of the agency.
Taking an Uber for work? Your boss may have to pay tax on it
Employers letting their staff use ride-sharing services such as Uber, rather than a licensed taxi, could be liable for fringe benefits tax, the Australian Taxation Office says.
Why we won't stop the black economy until we do tax reform
Without addressing complexity in our tax system, there's no hope of stopping individuals from overclaiming and engaging in illegal cash economy activity.
Australia not yet ready for whistleblower bounties: ASIC
Australia needs to introduce stronger penalties for corporate crime and effective compensation and protections for whistleblowers, before it goes down the path US-style bounties, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's John Price says.
Senate committee calls for ATO review amid $130m tax fraud case
A parliamentary committee has called on the Inspector-General of Taxation to conduct a review into the ATO following the alleged abuse of position by one of its highest-ranking officers.
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