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ECT assessments spike on government cap decision

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 2 APR 2012
... the reason we saw the spike of nearly 300%," Dunn said. In a recent House of Representatives Committee on Economics hearing, CPA Australia expressed concern that the Government may come to be reliant on the revenue from the taxes, which amounted to $130.9 ...

Breach in contrib caps should not be taken for revenue: CPA

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2012
... Speaking at the House of Representatives Committee on Economics inquiry today, Michael Davison, superannuation policy adviser, CPA, warned against using a "sledgehammer for a walnut" by overcomplicating the law for a very small number who purposefully ...

New MLC unit focuses on accountants servicing SMSFs

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2012
... around the exact scope of advice that would be permitted under a streamlined licence. Professional accounting bodies including CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants have publicly advised members to wait for the Government's announcement ...

Accountants scope FOFA for opportunities

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2011
... potential opportunities for accountants to provide 'non-product' financial advice to clients in light of the FOFA reforms. CPA Australia, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and National Institute of Accountants, which make up the body, have ...

Shorten unveils advisory panel

MEDIA RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 NOV 2010
... University of New South Wales Richard Klipin, CEO, Association of Financial Advisers Jenni Mack, Chair, Choice Alex Malley, CEO, CPA Australia Rod Masson, National Director, Financial Sector Union Mark Rantall, CEO, Financial Planning Association Andrea ...

Accounting bodies launch SMSF learning tool

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2010
CPA Australia has teamed up with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the National Institute of Accountants to develop a free online training tool for SMSF trustees. The tool, Self Managed Superannuation Fund Trustee Education Program ...

Cooper Review calls for SMSF structure overhaul

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 15 DEC 2009
... products that are appropriate for SMSFs," he said. Separately, Michael Davison, senior policy adviser for superannuation at CPA Australia, said SMSF trustees should not be burdened with the extra cost of a financial adviser if they have the necessary ...

HFA appoints non-exec director

COMPANY RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 19 OCT 2009
... Bill O'Neill has over 40 years' corporate finance experience. He holds a Masters degree in Commerce from UNSW, is a Fellow of CPA Australia and an Associate of FINSIA. His previous roles include senior corporate finance positions at HSBC Investment Banking ...

Super funds battle for ASFA awards

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2009
... Super Fund, IOOF, Mercer, QSuper, Quadrant Super, Russell Investments, Super SA and UniSuper. Last year's winners included CPA Australia, Colonial First State and AXA Australia. Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the awards ...

Scheuber appointed QSuper chairman

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2009
The $22 billion QSuper has appointed Bob Scheuber as chairman of the board, along with three new trustees. Scheuber is replacing Gerard Bradley, Queensland's under treasurer who retired from his position as chairman after serving on QSuper's board of ...