Business

What the RBA’s surcharge ban means for accountants and their clients

Australia’s payments system is on the cusp of its most significant reset in decades, writes Chris Jewell.

28 July 2025 • By Chris Jewell, Zepto

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Regulation

ATO issues warning as GST fraud surges in property and construction

As GST remains front of mind for the profession, the Tax Office is turning its attention to cracking down on GST fraud...

28 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Accountants choose tech ‘by credibility and community’

New exclusive research has shown that, for accounting tech, the discovery process is driven mostly by seeking peer...

25 July 2025 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Tax

Gambler’s luck runs out with hefty tax bill on ‘unexplained’ income

Amateur poker player “Lucky Eddie” has failed to overturn a substantial tax bill after an audit uncovered numerous...

25 July 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

New partners should be wary of financial implications, accounting firm warns

As promotion season comes to an end and newly appointed professional services firm partners settle into their roles,...

25 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

IT company director to face court following $150k in alleged underpayments

A company director is facing the prospect of penalties from the Fair Work Ombudsman after allegedly underpaying...

24 July 2025 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

Convicted BAS agent has registration terminated for 5 years

After being convicted and sentenced to jail, Georgia Sellick has had her BAS agent registration terminated by the TPB.

24 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Div 296 unlikely to enter parliament in first sitting fortnight

The $3 million super tax bill may not make an appearance during the first two weeks of the new parliament, as the...

24 July 2025 • By Keith Ford

Business

Future-proof your business: How to succeed in any economic cycle

A partner at Accendo Financial has discussed the role of brokers and accountants in helping SMEs navigate uncertainty...

23 July 2025 • By Accountants Daily

Business

46% of Aussie SMEs directly impacted by interest rate changes, MYOB reveals

The Reserve Bank’s recent decision to hold the cash rate steady rocked the small business community, with many set to...

24 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Div 296 kicked the hornets’ nest, but rash decisions will get clients stung

Whether SMSF members should move assets out of super to avoid the proposed $3 million super tax has stirred up...

25 July 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

Inclusivity and empathy must feature in ATO vulnerability framework, says CA ANZ

The professional accounting body has welcomed the ATO’s vulnerability framework but believes it needs amendments to...

23 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

‘Worked for nothing’: Deaf apprentice denied wages, FWO finds

An Adelaide-based vehicle services and repair business has been hit with a hefty penalty for failing to back pay wages...

23 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

41 auditors referred to ASIC after ATO review

The ATO has referred 41 auditors to ASIC and a further 36 voluntarily cancelled their registration during reviews.

23 July 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Technology

1 in 2 accounting firms have not adopted new tech in last 5 years

New research has detailed the current and future investments in accounting technology among firms big and small, and...

22 July 2025 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Business

Submissions open for Women in Finance Awards 2025

Submissions and nominations are now open for the highly anticipated Women in Finance Awards 2025.

22 July 2025 • By Accountants Daily

Technology

Cyber criminals, everyday accounts, and the role of accounting professionals

Accountants don’t need to become cyber security experts, but they do need to understand where existing processes can...

22 July 2025 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Tax

FTDT reform required to ‘restore fair balance’, says CPA

The professional body is calling on Treasury to amend the family trust election provisions as the increased litigation...

22 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson