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Regulation

Adviser warning with backdating trust distribution resolutions

The trust adviser's mantra to 'read the deed' is arguably a shorthand reminder that, particularly in relation to...

25 August 2025 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

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Tax

Distribution traps for corporate beneficiaries

Distributions to corporate beneficiaries can result in some unexpected and unforgiving tax outcomes.

07 August 2025 • By Robyn Jacobson, The Tax Institute

Tax

Guide to the non-deductibility of GIC and SIC from 1 July 2025

GIC and SIC incurred by taxpayers on or after 1 July 2025 will no longer be tax deductible.

06 August 2025 • By Tony Greco & Letty Chen, Institute of Public Accountants

Technology

Demystifying AI for accountants: a practical guide to getting started

AI is already part of the accounting profession. Here’s how firms can start using it safely, ethically and effectively.

04 August 2025 • By William Young, Praxio AI

Business

Why clients won't pay for your advisory services

Recent research we have conducted with accountants and bookkeepers dove into why so many businesses are ending up in...

29 July 2025 • By Eddie Senatore, Eddie Senatore Advisory

Business

AFSA unveils current personal insolvency trends, insights

Changes in the behaviour of creditors and debtors, coupled with lower unemployment rates, have led to a dramatic drop...

14 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

FTDT: The sleeping giant awakes

Unforgiving tax law unleashed on family trust arrangements.

10 July 2025 • By Robyn Jacobson, The Tax Institute

Business

GIC non-deductibility – more guidance required for practitioners to navigate...

Whilst it is good that that the ATO is communicating the law change effective from 1 July 2025 regarding non...

24 June 2025 • By Tony Greco and Letty Chen, IPA Australia

Regulation

Australia’s productivity crisis has a digital solution hiding in plain sight

Mandatory digital financing reporting could be the key to driving productivity.

20 June 2025 • By Amir Ghandar, CA ANZ

Business

The insolvency landscape: 2025 mid-year review and beyond

The outlook for insolvency is looking more promising for 2026, but it will depend on a range of domestic and global...

13 June 2025 • By Trevor Withane, Ironbridge Legal

Business

Year end wrap 2025

EOFY tax and superannuation issues explained.

05 June 2025 • By Robyn Jacobson, The Tax Institute

Business

6 ways AI will impact client demands

The adoption of AI can help smaller accounting firms meet client demands and expand services.

29 May 2025 • By Tony Frost, Frost Leadership Consulting

Super

Accountants with SMSFs on notice about trustee duties

A recent case concerning SMSF trustee disqualification has important lessons for advisors who are members of an SMSF.

23 May 2025 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

Business

Strategic philanthropy: Giving back with interest

As trusted advisers to people with wealth, accountants are perfectly poised to introduce strategic giving as a...

16 May 2025 • By Judith Fiander, Australian Philanthropic Services

Regulation

Unpacking complex trust and equitable interests in family law disputes

Almost all family law disputes involving high-net-worth individuals will involve complex trust structures and...

09 May 2025 • By Kristy-Lee Burns, Owen Hodge Lawyers

Technology

Q1 2025 accounting tech update

Q1 2025 has been chock-full of accounting technology events and feature releases. Grab a cuppa and let me catch you up.

07 May 2025 • By Heather Smith, Anise Consulting

Business

How to master lifelong learning and development

The pace of change in the business world means that more than ever, accountants need to master the challenges of...

06 May 2025 • By Tony Frost, Frost Leadership Consulting

Tax

Where did the fiscal discipline go?

Sweeteners, sugar hits, vote magnets, wallet fillers – however you describe election campaign promises, one thing is...

01 May 2025 • By Chris Freeland, CPA Australia