Regulation

Reworked tax agent rules get cautious nod of approval

Industry bodies and experts have backed the proposed changes but insist more work is needed to help practitioners...

30 September 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Business

Pitcher Partners Sydney announces sale deal to facilitate growth

The Sydney branch has revealed it is selling various operational aspects of its wealth management practice to...

30 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CA ANZ sets the record straight on new pathway

The professional body has provided further details about its new pathway enabling students to become chartered...

27 September 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Labor resists pressure to scrap negative gearing

There are “no plans” to change the discount because it would fail to fix the housing supply issue, Prime Minister...

27 September 2024 • By Christine Chen

Technology

Apxium reveals latest tax innovation for businesses

The fintech and software-as-a-service provider has revealed its latest innovation developed to revolutionise tax...

27 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SMEs ‘complacent’ with bank fees, data reveals

SMEs are being slapped with hidden bank fee expenses potentially costing them thousands, new research from Money...

27 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Treasury releases draft amendments to code of conduct instrument

The government has released draft amendment clarifying its expectations on how sections 15 and 45 of the instrument...

26 September 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Auditor Proud Day hits decade of international recognition

Professional bodies and accounting firms have recognised the crucial role played by the auditors with today marking...

26 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Denying deductions for SIC, GIC ‘a hammer blow for small business’

CPA Australia has expressed concern about changes to deny deductions for the general interest charge and shortfall...

26 September 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

SMSFAI set to bolster SMSF landscape with AI innovation

New company SMSFAI has announced its official launch aimed at redefining the SMSF administration process with advanced...

26 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Taxpayers must apply unused super caps, AAT rules

The tribunal has rejected a taxpayer’s argument that he could choose when to carry forward his unused concessional...

25 September 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

RBA's decision to keep rates on hold 'commendable' says BDO

The Reserve Bank's decision to hold its ground on interest rates is a sensible economic move with political pressure...

24 September 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Treasurer reveals additional cost-of-living relief solutions

The Albanese government has rolled out another Commonwealth Rent Assistance increase and payment indexations among...

25 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Australian accountant indicted for part in multi-decade tax conspiracy

An Australian accountant and a film producer have been indicted by a federal grand jury for a multi-decade tax...

25 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Finalists unveiled for Women in Finance Awards 2024

Accountants, accounting consultants, and auditors are in the running to win one of the coveted Women in Finance Awards...

24 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Federal Court dismisses appeal in tax dispute over settlement payment

The court has upheld an earlier AAT decision, ruling that a $1 million settlement payment made by an insurer to a...

24 September 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Government releases details on luxury car tax changes

The draft legislation aims to modernise the luxury car tax by tightening the definition of a fuel-efficient vehicle...

24 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

WA woman faces jail time for illegal early release scheme

A Western Australian woman has been sentenced to three years in prison for submitting fraudulent applications to...

24 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson