Category: Blogs

As the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) continues to make amendments to regulations and embrace digitalisation, tax compliance for Australian accounting firms is rapidly changing, Currently, a new wave of technologies and legislative updates is controlling how businesses and individuals comply with the tax system, making proactive preparation more critical than ever. Here are a few […]

We’re so proud that H Connect International was crowned National DEI Champions in the MSME category at the DEI Champion Awards 2025 – the most prestigious DEI recognition in the country. This is a huge milestone for us and a testament to our efforts to redefine outsourcing through a commitment to our people and building […]

Some people make an impact through their knowledge, others through their leadership and in Niroshan’s case, it’s both. We’re so proud to shine a spotlight on the journey Niroshan has built and the difference he continues to make every day. With an impressive set of qualifications: ACMA/CGMA from CIMA, CPA Australia, and a Master of […]

In 2025, accounting firms in Australia are asking a key question: should essential tasks like bookkeeping, payroll processing, BAS and IAS preparation, and year-end financial reporting be managed in-house, or is outsourcing these tasks to a specialist partner the smarter option? The answer is clear: Outsourced accounting services in Australia are no longer just about saving costs. They’re about […]

The Albanese Government’s three-day Economic Reform Summit in Canberra brought together policymakers, business leaders, unions, and industry experts to tackle some of Australia’s most pressing challenges. Over 29 hours of debate and more than 300 contributions, participants reached consensus on priority areas: tax reform, cutting red tape, boosting housing supply, modernising government services, and building […]

ChatGPT processes approximately 2.5 billion prompts every day, a staggering figure that reflects how deeply AI tools have penetrated our daily routines. But as AI becomes more embedded in our day-to-day workflows, a new study from MIT’s Media Lab raises an important and uncomfortable question: Are we becoming too reliant on AI at the cost […]

Australia’s financial advice sector is at a critical juncture. According to CPA Australia, the number of registered financial advisers has dropped from 26,500 in 2019 to just over 15,000 today and the trend shows no signs of slowing. Regulatory complexity, cost burdens, and limited incentives for new entrants are all contributing to this decline. But […]

The “Big Beautiful Bill” (officially the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) is a major U.S. law passed in July 2025. While it mostly changes American taxes and spending, its effects reach far beyond the United States. Here’s a simple look at what this bill means for the world. What Is the Big Beautiful Bill? This […]

In her latest edition of “Musings of a Wandering Mind,” strategist and founder of Bodacious, Zoe Scaman, shares insights from recent conversations inside some of Silicon Valley’s most influential boardrooms, including OpenAI, Netflix, Nvidia, Apple, and Perplexity. Her reflections outline what’s next for AI and digital ecosystems: a systemic transformation of how we work, connect, […]

With the rapid rise of AI, there has been a recurring narrative suggesting that finance professionals, and perhaps the entire profession, may become obsolete. This fear is not new. When cloud-based accounting platforms like Xero first emerged, similar predictions were made. Yet, those technologies did not replace finance teams; instead, they transformed how they work. […]