Regulation

Accountants ‘disappointed’ by withdrawal of disallowance motion

Tax and BAS agents have expressed dissatisfaction with the final outcome of the determination and are disappointed the...

10 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Technology

Accountants set to have ‘more choice’ with new platform, AFX

A new asset finance marketplace, Asset Finance Exchange, has been launched to connect accountants and asset finance...

10 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Government floats further regulatory changes in tax avoidance crackdown

The Assistant Treasurer has released a consultation paper exploring how any shortcomings with tax promoter penalty...

09 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Government announces further SME cyber support

The Albanese government has announced a successful provider for a new small business cyber resilience service valued...

09 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

CPA Australia reveals focus for first in-person congress since 2019

Artificial intelligence in finance and accounting is set to be the key focus of the CPA Congress next week.

09 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CA ANZ backs government’s mission to improve invoice payment times

The professional body has welcomed central government agencies’ commitment to paying 95 per cent of supplier invoices...

09 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Lower threshold for reporting tax debts ‘to increase transparency’: IPA

The Institute of Public Accountants has said the government should rethink its proposal to deny deductions for the...

08 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

TPB opts to caution ‘incompetent’ tax agent

The decision reflects a policy of applying graduated sanctions, the regulator has said.

07 October 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Accounting industry told to ‘stand its ground’ on code changes

Change Accountants & Advisors has said it wants to see the motion to disallow the code of conduct instrument passed...

07 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Joint accounting bodies call for aged care bill amendments

The joint accounting bodies have proposed amendments to the New Aged Care Bill 2024 funding arrangements in a...

08 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

BDO’s big 4 raid continues with 2 key partner hires

The firm has recruited a former PwC director and a Deloitte partner for its growing tax and audit practices.

08 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Esteemed accounting lecture hits 85 years

The Annual Research Lecture facilitated by CPA Australia and the University of Melbourne marked 85 years last week.

07 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

Report reveals essential contribution of superannuation

Only one-third of Australians believe they would be able to save for their retirement without compulsory...

07 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Government fails to deliver on agreed changes to code instrument: joint bodies

Amendments to the code of conduct instrument have led to substantial improvement but issues relating to Section 15...

04 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

The Block’s 2024 properties a ‘tax dream’, says deduction specialist

The most recent Phillip Island resort project featured on The Block is catching the eyes of investors based on tax...

08 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

How to cultivate strategic alliances in the workplace

A financial adviser has outlined how forming relationships in the workplace could help women progress in their careers.

04 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Company slapped with termination for ‘shocking, fraudulent activity’

The Tax Practitioners Board revealed the “egregious conduct” of a tax agent company has led to its termination for a...

04 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Competition policy must consider SMEs, says NSW small business commissioner

Competition and outcomes need to be improved for small businesses and consumers through regulation and digital...

04 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson