Super

‘Results in paying more tax’: ATO warns Australians against early super access

The Tax Office is warning Australians against accessing their superannuation early for expenses related to...

27 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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Business

Accountant not liable for ex-employer’s costs, Fair Work Commission finds

An accounting firm has failed to compel a former employee to pay its costs associated with her discontinued unfair...

26 August 2025 • By Emma Partis

Business

Accountant calls on industry to address ‘trusted adviser myth’

An accountant has taken it upon himself to conduct research into SME failures, finding it was time to challenge the...

26 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

‘Catalyst for change’: Data reveals benefits of Right to Disconnect law

New research has revealed that employees are pushing their right to disconnect from their employers as the amendment...

26 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Altus Financial, Fortunity merge

Integrated private client advice firm Altus Financial and financial advisory outfit Fortunity have merged, in a move...

25 August 2025 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Tax

ATO finds misunderstandings across IPP agreements, retirement deeds

The Tax Office has issued a reminder for exiting individual professional services partners to be aware of their tax...

25 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

‘Cautious optimism’: Treasurer opens tax reform conversation

As the third and final day of the Economic Reform Roundtable wrapped up, attendees readily agreed Australia’s tax...

25 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Accounting firms falling behind on AI as skills gap widens

Accounting firm leaders are facing a widening skills gap in AI, with most admitting they lack a clear strategy and...

22 August 2025 • By Accountants Daily

Tax

‘Bureaucratic monster’: Industry pushes for changes to state, federal payroll...

Business bodies and accountants are calling for payroll tax to be revised on a national scale to alleviate additional...

22 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

TPB unveils 2025–26 focus to strengthen compliance, trust, support

The TPB has revealed its corporate plan for 2025–26 with a sharpened focus on delivering a fair, data-driven,...

22 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

ASIC permanently bans former SMSF accountant

ASIC has permanently banned a South Australia-based SMSF accountant following his conviction of aggravated theft.

22 August 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

ATO SmartDocs acquired by accounting software giant

The Access Group has recently acquired ATO SmartDocs to help further its mission to enhance Australian accounting...

21 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

‘Warning falls on deaf ears’: IPA pushes for increased cyber security awareness

As the threat of identity fraud surges, the Institute of Public Accountants is urging Australians to be proactive and...

21 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Greens, accountants go head-to-head over WFH debate

Accountants are pushing back against the Greens’ call to nationally legislate the Victorian state government’s plan to...

21 August 2025 • By Jerome Doraisamy and Imogen Wilson

Tax

Experts see economic roundtable as tax reform catalyst

The tax community is hopeful the Economic Reform Roundtable will be the beginning of a shift towards comprehensive tax...

20 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Calls to scrap EV FBT continue to spark industry debate

The Productivity Commission is urging Labor to abolish its fringe benefits tax break for electric vehicles, receiving...

20 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

ATO weighs up adopting AI to assist 800 core developers with programming

The Tax Office wants to free its developers from trivial tasks and allow them to focus on work that is “higher value”.

20 August 2025 • By Daniel Croft

Business

Accountants not seen as strategic partners by SMBs

While accountants may wish to become key strategic advisers for their clients, very few SMBs see their accounting...

19 August 2025 • By Jerome Doraisamy