Jo is flying solo this week -The future of the podcast -Woolies CEO steps down -Gender pay gap data released -TPARs and tax stuff -Some US election updates -Naughty Corner time for a construction company -ATO and AI in the Table of Knowledge Links - Brad Banducci to retire - Gender pay gap data reveals all - ATO issues 'last warning' on overdue TPAR's - Family accused of $180m tax fraud boasts $40m in property - AI auditors let the ATO find millions in unpaid tax and super Check out our website:...
Feb 29, 2024•37 min
In this weeks episode -It's Jade's last episode -ATO mulls to delay GST refunds -Open AI -Nickels Tax Credit -Navalny -Explore the world of Elon Musk in the Table of Knowledge Links - ATO mulls delaying gst refunds to weed out bogus claims - Open AI, Sam Altman and the $US7 trillion rumour that rocked the tech world - Labor plans tax credit to help nickel minors - Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death, explained Check out our website: www.accidentalbookkeeper.com.au Also check our Tik...
Feb 22, 2024•48 min
In this weeks episode -ATO expanding random audits -150 ATO staff implicated in TikTok GST Fraud -Greens want changes to negative gearing and CGT -The new IR Laws -Resort Developer gets sentenced to 10 years -Table of Knowledge tackles Superannuation 101 Links ATO Expands employment tax crackdown through random audits ATO staff sacked and investigated by police over TikTok GST fraud Resort developer gets 10-year sentence for $15m tax fraud Superannuation explainer Greens demand limits to negativ...
Feb 15, 2024•54 min
In this weeks hot of the press episode -ATO bringing in debt collector -Stage 3 of the Stage 3 tax cut news -Interest Rates are....? -Right to disconnect -Taylor Swift update -Table of Knowledge is refreshing your payroll knowledge Links ATO to sool debt collector on 150,000 taxpayers Coalition to wave stage 3 tax cut changes RBA update Labor accused of 'ramming through' right to disconnect Tony Burke backs no fines for bosses who contact staff out of hour in 'right to disconnect' talks RBA keep...
Feb 08, 2024•46 min
It's episode 100! We celebrate the milestone by talking about -Some changes to Apple's app store -Retail in trouble -Lets have a look at some companies tax returns -A big tax scam in the naughty corner -The Table of Knowledge celebrates milestones Links Hong Kong court orders Evergrande’s liquidation, posing threats to China’s economy and global markets Apple’s EU app store changes open door for Australia to improve digital platforms competition Retail sales plunge as Godfrey's goes bust How muc...
Feb 01, 2024•44 min
Stage 3 of the podcast is being revised as Jo and Jade talk about -ScoMo retires from politics -Anti-Scam responses working -ACCC vs Supermarket Giants -Stage 3 changes -The Table of Knowledge is all about some things you can do to relieve stress in the New Year Links Scott Morrison to quit politics Jones lauds anti-scam response after losses drop 60% ACCC should scrutinize Coles and Woolies market power, former watchdog chair says Most taxpayers to get $804, but high-end tax cut halves in Stage...
Jan 25, 2024•54 min
It's the first podcast of the year, so Jade and Jo talk about -Who's got Richie Rich money? -Clubs in some hot water -What is a sophisticated investor? -ETF crash course -What's in store for the year ahead Links Three Richest Australian’s combined wealth doubles since 2020 FWC recommends changing superannuation disability rate NSW forced to claw back revenue after pokies clubs wrongly claim spending as ClubGrants ASIC bans 2 directors over string of failed companies owing $9m Local brokers rush ...
Jan 18, 2024•57 min
It's the last podcast of the year, so Jade and Jo talk about -New Tax Commissioner -Albanese Government economic outlook - Year in Review - SBF, PWC, Qantas, Cossie Lives, ELON MUSK! Links New Commissioner of Taxation Responsible economic management key to Albanese Governments agenda Joel's new Billions Podcast The Elon Musk video is part of the season 10 finale of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver available on Binge Check out our website: www.accidentalbookkeeper.com.au Also check our TikTok a...
Dec 21, 2023•56 min
Jo and Jade are on the homestretch of the year and they talk about -Shortages in the workforce -Taylor conquers all -ATO changing debt collection -Charlie Munger - Steven Miles replaces Palaszczuk -New sexual harassment laws in force -Frank Abagnale Jr is our focus in Scamology Links Massive Workforce Shortage Threatens hundreds of billions of dollars in infrastructure investment Taylor Swift Eras Tour grosses over $1 Billion ATO attempts to improve debt collection after COVID led to robotax and...
Dec 14, 2023•49 min
Jo is back and ready to dive into a brand new episode of the podcast with Jade and they talk about -Guess who's going to the senate -More word of the year news -ATO prefer Pepsi at the moment -RBA rates decision -Which company got hit a with a record fine? find out in the Naughty Corner -Anna Sorokin or is Delvey? find out in the Table of Knowledge Links Coles and Woolies going to the Senate Rizz named Oxford dictionary word of the year after losing to Cozzie Lives in the Macquarie Word of the Y...
Dec 07, 2023•44 min
In this weeks episode Jo is away so Jade is joined by Joel and they talk about -Who is starting new businesses? -Zombie Agreements shuffling to an end -SALES SALES SALES -IR Bill has some new details -IKEA and Big W announce some new changes to their workforce -What's the word of the year? -Scamology is stuck on an island covering the Fyre Festival Links Millennials and gen Z driving growth in the number of Aussie small business owners FWC issues final ‘zombie’ agreement warning ahead of Decembe...
Nov 30, 2023•52 min
In this weeks episode Jo and Jade explore -New decision from the FWC about Working From Home -What have the Forrest's bought? -Open AI Chaos -More Optus Fallout -Time to think about the Roman Empire in Scamology! Links Fair Work Commission delivers work from home win for bosses Andrew and Nicola Forrest buy Akubra Inside OpenAI chaos OpenAI staff threaten exodus, jeopardizing company’s future How Microsoft’s Satya Nadella kept the OpenAI Partnership alive Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resigns C...
Nov 23, 2023•40 min
In this weeks episode Jo and Jade explore -WeWork out of a job -Ports recovering -Coca-Cola vs the ATO -SGA strike finishes -Big boost for retirement savings -Optus goes to the naughty corner, you will never guess why -The Saga of Elizabeth Holmes Links WeWork files for bankruptcy Work on ports slowly restarts after cyberattacks Coca-Cola fights ATO over $170m offshore tax battle Actors Strike Over 700 million dollar boost to Australian’s retirement savings Optus Outage cause revealed Check out ...
Nov 16, 2023•50 min
In this weeks episode Jo and Jade talk on a Tuesday afternoon about -Next 5000 findings report - Billionaires 30bn renewable project -X (formerly Twitter) isn't worth as much as it used to be -RBA rates decision -SBF learns his fate - Victor Lustig sells the Eiffel Tower Links SBF found guilty of fraud Next 5,000 review finds tax errors, poor record keeping Next 5000 findings report Billionaire's $30 billion renewables project announce plan for cable plant X says it is worth $19 Billion, down fr...
Nov 09, 2023•47 min
In this weeks episode Jo and Jade talk on a Tuesday afternoon about -Qantas back in the news -EU trade deal falls through and beef prices are soaring -Rent still high -Caddick Fraud victims looking at legal action -SBF is on the stand in the Naughty Corner -and Scamology takes a look at Bernie Madoff Links Former cryptocurrency billion SBF testifies Qantas can't guarantee flights Record beef prices spurs loss for Australia's largest meat processor Australian producers to keep prosecco, feta and ...
Nov 02, 2023•40 min
In this weeks episode Jo and Jade talk on a Tuesday afternoon about -ATO records a new record -There is going to be a surge in GST audits -PM and Microsoft reveal a huge tech deal -Tax lodging warnings -NDIS participants may be diverted -and Scamology continues with a look at the History of the Ponzi Scheme Links ATO reaps record $6.4bn from large corporate Prepare for surge in GST audits, ATO warns tax agents PM unveils $5bn big tech spend as he arrives in US Don't try and dodge the last week t...
Oct 26, 2023•44 min
In this week's episode, Jade is back and she and Jo talk about - Cash is no longer king - What's been eating CSL? - NAB and CBA switch on Digital identity checking service - Big Four partner alleged to be in the Naughty Corner - and we start our new series on Scams by taking a look at ATO Scams Links Big four partner alleged to have promoted tax exploitation scheme Cash no longer king: Digital payments are taking over NAB, CBA switch on Digital Identity checking service Blue chip company feels t...
Oct 19, 2023•45 min
In this week's episode, Joel is filling in for Jade and he and Jo talk about - ACCC green-lights Origin Energy deal - Claudia Goldin wins big - Milkrun investors lose big - Fat Bear Week - Sam Bankman-Fried still in our Naughty Corner - Small Business Capital Gains Tax Concessions Links ACCC approves $18.7 bn Origin Energy buyout Harvard professor Claudia Goldin awarded Nobel Prize Milkrun Investors to get back less than 20c on the dollar SBF ex-girlfriend testifies against former billionaire Ch...
Oct 12, 2023•40 min
In this week's episode, Joel is filling in for Jade and he and Jo talk about - The NRL and AFL Grandfinals happened - The RBA enters the Michelle Bullock era - You wont guess which way House Prices are going - Jeremy Hirschhorn faces allegations regarding PwC - White Paper targeting skilled migrant workers - Sam Bankman-Fried goes to court in our Naughty Corner - It's Mental Health Month Links RBA leaves rates on hold at 4.1% House prices on track to hit new record high Most qualified accounting...
Oct 05, 2023•51 min
In this week's episode, Jo and Jade talk about - The end of the Writers Strike - The Australian Governments super exciting new White Paper - Rupert Murdoch steps down - Dan Andrews also steps down - More trouble at a Big 4 accounting firm in our Naughty Corner - The Buy In for our Business Bootcamp Links Hollywood writers strike set to end as tentative deal is reached, but actors remain on strike Working Future: The Australian Government's White Paper on Jobs and Opportunities There may not be a...
Sep 28, 2023•45 min
In this week's episode, Jo and Jade talk about - The weather is heating up - Cole's workers new accessories - ATO interest charges highest since GFC - 20k instant asset write off gets a 1 year extension - Tim Gurner sorry for comments about unemployment - Naughty Corner recurring guest star Qantas is back - The Business Bootcamp discusses changes Links ATO interest charges soar to highest level since GFC $20k instant asset write-off to get 1-year extension Tim Gurner deeply sorry for 'wrong' com...
Sep 21, 2023•50 min
In this week's episode, Jo and Jade talk about - The Governments new housing fund - Jo talks about where she was last week - Australian Super are in the Naughty Corner - The Table of Knowledge is all about getting paid Links Where will these new homes be built? ASIC sues Australian Super What to do when you haven't been paid ASBFEO Check out our website: www.accidentalbookkeeper.com.au Also check our TikTok and YouTube Until next week, Jo & Jade - Co-Hosts Joel - Producer...
Sep 14, 2023•45 min
This special episode of the Podcast comes to you from on location at the Goulburn Chamber of Commerce Awards Night. We interview some of the award winners and hosts of the night. Thanks to the Chamber for having us. Editors note: Due to some technical difficulties the audio is a bit distorted to begin but does fix itself Check out our website: www.accidentalbookkeeper.com.au Also check our TikTok and YouTube Until next week, Jo & Jade - Co-Hosts Joel - Producer...
Sep 09, 2023•23 min
In this week's episode, Jo and Jade talk about -Phillip Lowes' last RBA rates decision -New industrial relations bill -Westpac in some hot water -Robert Bates and Aquamamma update - Qantas is firmly in the Naughty Corner -The Table of Knowledge is all about Xerocon 2023 - Business Bootcamp: Exercise and Movement - AND THANK YOU FOR HELPING US GET TO 10,000 DOWNLOADS Links Australian employers who deliberately underpay workers to face million-dollar fines or up to 10 years in jail Australia's gig...
Sep 07, 2023•41 min
In this week's episode, Jo and Jade talk about - What have our hosts been up to? - Our favourite recommendations for the week! - Qantas in hot water - Fortescue in the news - Checking in on the Intergenerational Report and the tax implications - Bardee goes into the Naughty Corner - The Table of Knowledge is all about Xerocon 2023 Links Qantas admits to holding at least $470 million in unused flight credits from customers Why did Fiona Hick leave Fortescue after six months Six teal MPs urge GST ...
Aug 31, 2023•48 min
In this week's episode, Jo is podding solo and talks about: - What have our hosts been up to? - Our favourite recommendations for the week! - Adam Cranston sentenced - TPARs - Some NDIS news - The intergenerational report - No naught corner so lets talk about the Technology Boost - and Martin joins the Table of Knowledge to talk about the Four Pillars Check out our website: www.accidentalbookkeeper.com.au Also check our TikTok and YouTube Until next week, Jo & Jade - Co-Hosts Joel - Producer...
Aug 24, 2023•41 min
In this week's episode, Jo & Jade will be discussing the following: - What have our hosts been up to? - Our favourite recommendations for the week! - The Matildas - Musk vs Zuckerberg - TikTok GST fraud hit on Tax Office blows out to $4.6 billion - Spy Agency caught up in KPMG consulting scandal - Gina Rinehart and her children take a trip to the Naughty Corner - The Business Bootcamp continues with a look at kicking goals Links RBA says slowing economy and acute pressure on household budget...
Aug 17, 2023•51 min
In this week's episode, Jo & Jade will be discussing the following: - What have our hosts been up to? - Our favourite recommendations for the week! - ATO gives 'green light' to lodge - Barbie has reached a big milestone - A new TV ratings record - A super sized edition of the naughty corner featuring updates on PwC and the Defence Department - The Table of Knowledge Business Boot Camp continues with a look at how to read your profit and losses Links ATO gives ‘green light’ to lodge Barbie ha...
Aug 10, 2023•49 min
In this week's episode, Jo & Jade will be discussing the following: - What have our hosts been up to? - Our favourite recommendations for the week! - The ATO is using AI to detect unpaid super - #tilitsdone Our girls win over Canada smashes viewer record - Family & Domestic Violence leave is here - ATO Commission has in resignation - Interest flat lines for another month - The Naughty Corner - Metricon goes under Fair Trading microscope - The Table of Knowledge - Business Bootcamp: Missi...
Aug 03, 2023•37 min
In this week's episode, Jo & Jade will be discussing the following: - What have our hosts been up to? - Our favourite recommendations for the week! - Sarah's Story: $1.2 m US owed to Adidas & NBA - Construction union boss talks affordable housing - Mike Cannon-Brookes is back on the market - Vanguard greenwashing debacle - Alleged money mule laundered $176k - Economic boost from FIFA Women's World Cup - Kmart & Target to create dual brand discount retail giant - The Naughty Corner - ...
Jul 27, 2023•49 min
