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Josh Needs
AUTHOR | No. of articles: 711
Josh Needs is a journalist at Accountants Daily and SMSF Adviser, which are the leading sources of news, strategy, and educational content for professionals in the accounting and SMSF sectors.
Josh studied journalism at the University of NSW and previously wrote news, feature articles and video reviews for Unsealed 4x4, a specialist offroad motoring website. Since joining the Momentum Media Team in 2022, Josh has written for Accountants Daily and SMSF Adviser.
You can email Josh on: [email protected]
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24 May 2023
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The pressure came after it found late payments cost small NZ firms up to $NZ456 million per year.
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Technology
Revolut launches business service in Australia
24 May 2023
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The global fintech claims local firms pay billions in excess exchange costs.
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Appointments
Professional with 4 decades of experience joins Grant Thornton
24 May 2023
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The new hire brings with him expertise from working at PwC and has lectured externally for CA ANZ and ASIC.
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Regulation
Victorian government abolishes stamp duty
23 May 2023
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The reform will see commercial and industrial properties pay an annual tax from 1 July 2024 instead of the lump sum figu ... READ MORE
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Tax
NSW revamps tax concessions for first home buyers
23 May 2023
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It will expand stamp duty exemptions which “is a fairer and simpler system”, says the government.
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Regulation
BNPL products to be regulated as credit devices: Jones
23 May 2023
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‘Doing nothing is not an option’ as research finds women, First Nations communities and those on low incomes are dis ... READ MORE
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Appointments
BDO promotes CFO to chief operating role
23 May 2023
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Longtime finance chief wins recognition after leading the firm’s national integration.
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Tax
‘Women will pay more tax, benefit least from Stage 3’
23 May 2023
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The proposed cuts would hit female workers hardest as their share of income tax payments grows compared with men, says n ... READ MORE
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Business
Industry, small business urge FWC to dial back minimum wage rise
22 May 2023
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The ACTU’s 7 per cent claim is “reckless”, says one industry group, with high inflation and a slowdown in GDP grow ... READ MORE