Godfreys to be wound up after no buyer found for Australian and New Zealand stores
The Australian and New Zealand operations of vacuum cleaner retailer Godfreys will be wound up, after administrators didn't receive any viable offers to buy the business as a going concern.
Neural Notes: Apple enters the AI chat, RIP Google Bard
In this week's Neural Notes: ChatPwC, RIP Google Bard and Apple's first generative AI play. Oh, and ChatGPT is now on the Apple Vision Pro now for some reason.
Meet AI Builder Club: The free short residency program for Australian AI startups
Meet the AI Builder Club, a free six-week residency program for enthusiasts and engineers to build their own AI projects with expert mentorship.
Women applicants trust AI more than human recruiters
According to a recent white paper, women are 30% more likely to complete a job application if an AI recruiter is involved.
Treasury’s tax adviser crackdown could unfairly hit small business accountants
The federal government has pledged its largest-ever "crackdown" on tax adviser misconduct after the PwC scandal, in a warning shot to industry professionals who fear small business accountants already face significant compliance burdens.
Beyond the Big Four: Former ACCC boss Allen Fels calls for greater competition in the consulting sector
The ACCC should have a closer look at the consulting sector and see how greater competition might be facilitated, according to former ACCC head Allan Fels.
Senate committee recommends tough rules for disqualified tax agents to return to work
Tough rules to make it harder for defrocked tax agents to find work in a tax advisory practice should pass the Senate unamended, according to an economics committee report.
Opinion: PwC appears to have an unusual definition of integrity
When PwC consultants decided to share confidential government tax policy with other clients, they shredded their promises, mocked their values and landed PwC in the crosshairs of the federal police.
PwC tax leak: Separating corporate and public interests akin to separating church and state
The power of the modern consultants, like PwC, to influence government is akin to the influence Church officials once wielded.
Opinion: PwC should’ve reviewed material, provided advice and shut up
Let’s be clear: there is nothing like a story involving a global brand, a scandal and questions about why a firm went like PwC used confidential information.
Did PwC use sensitive intel for financial gain? Questions pile up after CEO resigns
PwC made almost $470 million in profit in the 2019 financial year, according to confidential data seen by a publication.
Tax practitioner watchdog set to receive new funding and powers following PwC bombshell
Preserving trust between tax professionals and the ATO is necessary to provide the best outcomes for small business, accounting industry expert Tony Greco says, as the federal government chases the PwC tax leak scandal.