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Tax Avoidance Taskforce claims another win
The Tax Avoidance Taskforce is continuing to make strides following the settlement of a multimillion-dollar dispute, according to the ATO.
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ATO appoints Second Commissioner
The ATO has confirmed it has appointed a “strong and capable lead” to the role as Second Commissioner for the Tax Office.
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FASEA transition plans ‘imminent’
ASIC has remained tight-lipped on the process for the forthcoming transition of FASEA but promises that plans to announce it are “imminent”.
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What the best firms are doing in their technology take-up
Building an effective app stack is top of mind for many accounting firms. In this article, three experts provide insight into how the best firms are rising to the challen...
‘The most challenging 2 years to date’: PwC Australia reflects and outlines goals ahead
PwC Australia has released its 2021 Audit Transparency Report, which speaks to the challenges the big four accounting firm has had to overcome in the last two years, and...
ASX 200 failing on climate reporting, KPMG research finds
A new study by KPMG Australia indicates just how far behind best practice ASX 200 companies are in respect of their disclosures of climate-related concerns.
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Accountants ‘insulted’ by Victoria’s 11th-hour vaccine backflip
Accountants have slammed the Victorian government over what they’ve termed a disgraceful eleventh-hour backflip on mandatory vaccines and work.
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Government moves to scrap SG $450 threshold
The government is finally delivering on its budget promise to remove the $450 per month superannuation guarantee threshold.
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New course to fill ‘major knowledge gap’ for Australian accounting professionals
CPA Australia has rolled out what’s being dubbed an accounting industry-first course, designed to meet increasing demand for dedicated environmental, social and governa...
Accountants’ perceptions post-lockdown revealed
A new CPA Australia poll has shed light on how accountants and business owners are placed when considering their movements over the next 12 months.
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‘Baseless and reckless’: ATO flags concern on legal professional privilege claims
The ATO has voiced its concern over the likelihood of “baseless and reckless” legal professional privilege (LLP) claims impacting their investigations.
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‘Holistic’ approach needed to narrow audit expectation gap
A new report issued by several bodies has recommended any notion of an audit expectation gap needs to be narrowed if it is to be trusted and meet demands of public intere...
FASEA September test pass rate remains low
Just 61 per cent of all candidates who sat the FASEA exam passed in September.
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Accountants ‘must be vaccinated to attend work premises’: Victoria health department
Accountants must have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by midnight 22 October to attend their office or usual work premises in Victoria.
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4 in 5 Victorian business owners confident ahead of ‘Freedom Friday’
As Victoria gears up to see more freedoms on Friday (29 October), new research has shown the majority of business owners are feeling confident about the state economy’...
Board of Taxation sees 2 new members
The federal government has confirmed the appointments of two additional members to the Board of Taxation.
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Better Advice Bill passes Parliament
The Better Advice Bill has passed in Parliament, ensuring that the financial services and credit panel within ASIC will become the single disciplinary body for financial ...
Underpayments impacting 1 in 2 Aussie workers
Over 50 per cent of employees have been underpaid or paid late by their employer since COVID-19 hit Australian shores, according to a new survey.
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ATO to take ‘flexible’ approach on STP Phase 2
Commissioner of Tax Chris Jordan says the ATO is committed to taking a “flexible approach” in the expansion of STP Phase 2.
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CPA Australia outlines next steps in KPMG misconduct investigation
CPA Australia has provided an update on its investigation into KPMG’s internal cheating saga.
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