Regulation

TPB terminates former PwC CEO’s tax agent status following tax leaks failures

The Tax Practitioner’s Board has terminated the registered tax agent status of former PwC CEO Tom Seymour for his...

09 September 2025 • By Emma Partis

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Regulation

Company auditor applies for registration cancellation: ASIC

The corporate regulator has accepted the cancellation of a company auditor’s registration for independence compliance...

09 September 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Delay in Div 296 tax ‘no surprise’: SMSFA

Rumours that the Division 296 tax is being put on hold come as no surprise to the SMSF Association.

09 September 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Regulation

Human rights advocates welcome proposed Whistleblower Ombudsman

Last Wednesday, the government announced a new proposal to establish a Whistleblower Ombudsman in a bid to clarify and...

08 September 2025 • By Emma Partis

Super

More SMSF members accessing benefits, ATO stats reveal

There are more SMSF members now accessing their funds, according to the most recent ATO quarterly update.

08 September 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

Business NSW backs opposition’s call to revive business program, ease payroll...

The NSW opposition has committed to reinstating the ‘Business Connect’ program for small businesses and easing payroll...

08 September 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Bookkeeper steals over $88k from Sydney law firm

The bookkeeper of a small Sydney law firm stole more than $88,000, allegedly from employee salaries and office expenses.

05 September 2025 • By Naomi Neilson

Technology

Accountants must ‘get their hands dirty’, be intuitive with AI

To ensure the human edge is not lost from client service delivery, accounting professionals must better demonstrate...

05 September 2025 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Tax

ATO opens door to feedback on taxpayer relief provisions

The Tax Office is seeking feedback on its approach to taxpayer relief provisions.

05 September 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

The revenue secret that accounting firms keep ignoring

In professional services, the path to growth isn’t always paved with new client wins – it often begins with the...

04 September 2025 • By Hans Morse

Business

Communication key to effectively strengthen bookkeeper, accountant relationships

Bookkeepers and accountants are being urged to work collaboratively on a more consistent basis to give clients a...

05 September 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

‘You’re not an imposter; you’re an amazing accountant’: Xerocon panel

Imposter syndrome is a common challenge that accountants can battle with, yet four business-leading women are calling...

04 September 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Aussie SMEs reflect stability in Q2 2025: MYOB

The second quarter of this year saw Australian small businesses maintain their stability despite continued economic...

04 September 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Tiger & Bear acquires LUNA

Sydney-based advisory firm Tiger & Bear Partners has acquired Melbourne-headquartered LUNA, which provides legal and...

03 September 2025 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Business

1 in 5 SMBs spend a quarter of their time on financial admin

New research has revealed that businesses without external accountants or bookkeepers are losing up to a week each...

03 September 2025 • By Carlos Tse

Business

SME confidence in SA on the mend, William Buck says

The sentiment and confidence of South Australian businesses are on the rise following several flat quarters, according...

03 September 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Frustration rising as Div 296 still not settled

The waiting game continues for the finalisation of the Division 296 legislation, with the Treasurer announcing the...

03 September 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

SMEs cautiously optimistic about business conditions

A new report found that conditions for small businesses increased by 0.6 per cent in August 2025 – the second...

02 September 2025 • By Carlos Tse