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It is impossible to attend a conference these days without the ubiquitous mention of digital disruption by industry game-changers such as Uber, Airbnb, Netflix and Amazon.And BDO’s National Business Services conference last week was no different.Because the reality is that this is the new normal ...

The Department continues with its ongoing changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (Subclass 482) and Subclass 186/187 Visa Programmes.

Off the back of an increase in funding from the Queensland Government’s AdvanceQLD program, and the Brisbane City Council’s commitment to support startups and scaleups in their latest budget, the sky is the limit for founders looking to create a global company from our own backyard. 

My career at BDO began when I was searching for career opportunities whilst at university, which led to applying for BDO’s vacation program.

According to commercial real estate analysts, rents are on the rise. A Colliers International report into the retail leasing sector revealed that in the second half of 2017, average gross rents in CBD areas increased by ~25% over the past year. 

I love working in Audit at BDO. We have a strong team environment as we spend time travelling to all areas of North Queensland and the Northern Territory. I have been given the opportunity to see parts of the country and meet people that I may not ordinarily have been able to.

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) released its quarterly report on data breach notifications yesterday, and unsurprisingly, healthcare providers were the largest source of reported data breaches (20% of all notifications).

The lifestyles of business owners vary based on industry. Many professionals own their practice and deliver services to their clients or patients but don’t always see themselves as entrepreneurs. What business owners all share: the need to count on themselves to enhance their financial future.

My career at BDO began when I was searching for career opportunities whilst at university, which led to applying for BDO’s vacation program. Initially I wasn’t sure which service line I wanted to pursue but I had just recently completed taxation law at university and found it very interesting, so...