Business

The 15-minute audit: why AI makes hourly billing operationally impossible

As AI agents handle growing portions of junior workloads, firms must pivot to value-based pricing or face a terminal...

24 March 2026 • By Andrew Cooke

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Business

Senator grills IPA about ongoing membership of CADB-banned auditor

The IPA has been questioned in parliament about the ongoing membership of Ryan O’Shea, an auditor who was banned by...

24 March 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

SBR regime a lifeline for SMEs in face of solvency woes

If a client is looking to action an SBR, there are a few important factors to be considered, writes Adrian Hunter.

23 March 2026 • By Adrian Hunter

Regulation

CA ANZ closely monitoring CBA loan fraud investigation

The professional body is not aware of any involvement by its members in the $1 billion home loan fraud at this stage,...

23 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Accounting Home Loans, CPA Australia team up for member benefits program

Specialist broking firm for accountants, Accounting Home Loans, has partnered with CPA Australia to give the latter’s...

20 March 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Super

ATO puts SMSF auditors on notice over missing audit files

SMSF auditors have been reminded to include a trustee representation letter in their audit files, with the ATO...

22 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Flexible GIC remission could ease pressure on small business: CA ANZ

The professional body has welcomed a commitment by the ATO to explore whether interest could be fully or partially...

22 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

ATO releases draft rulings on Payday Super

The Tax Office has published a suite of draft law companion rulings to help tax professionals and their clients...

20 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Tweaks to negative gearing, CGT won't solve housing crisis, says Domain, HIA

Tackling the housing crisis will require increasing supply, rethinking stamp duty and making better use of existing...

20 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Loss for ex-CA member in ongoing campaign against professional body

A former CA ANZ member who accused the professional body of paying unauthorised director fees and publishing false...

20 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

ACE26 Accounting Conference & Expo returns

Accountants Daily, together with principal partner Savvywise, is thrilled to launch the third annual ACE26 Accounting...

19 March 2026 • By Accountants Daily

Technology

AI-driven productivity freeing up time for accountants to add more value

AI is emerging as a primary driver of time savings through increased productivity for accounting firms, allowing them...

19 March 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Latest interest rate rise ‘making a difficult situation worse’

Consumers warned to expect flow-on effects of continually rising fuel prices, with interest rate hikes putting...

19 March 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Super

ATO issues new guidance on penalties for non-compliance with STP

The Tax Office has published a draft law administration practice statement outlining its approach to penalties for...

19 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Cloudoffis reveals AI-powered workpapers platform

The new platform is designed to standardise workflows, strengthen compliance and improve efficiency across practices,...

18 March 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

RBA raises interest rates again after latest meeting

The Reserve Bank has decided to increase the cash rate target again, with inflation still above target and the war in...

17 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

ATO issues warning on emerging identity fraud threats

Recent activity has revealed a growing number of attempts by fraudsters to impersonate taxpayers and misuse stolen...

18 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

High Court rejects appeal application by Ballarat accounting firm

The Court has refused a special leave application that sought to overturn previous findings of dishonesty and fraud...

18 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee