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

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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

Tax

Law group on hook for $255k in tax debts

A solicitor has sued a law group and its director after he was hit with penalty notices for over $255,000 in tax debts.

21 July 2025 • By Naomi Neilson

Business

SMBs will need extra $124k to meet Payday Super rules, says Employment Hero

Modelling from software provider Employment Hero suggests that small and medium-sized businesses will require an...

18 July 2025 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Technology

How accounting professionals can lead the cyber security revolution with AI

The future of accounting is being written today. It’s secure. It’s intelligent. And it’s driven by professionals who...

21 July 2025 • By Amanda Newton

Appointments

Perks promotes 6 leaders across network

The accounting firm has welcomed a range of promotions across various sectors to deliver on its commitment to bring...

21 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Tax Ombudsman slams ATO letters for lack of ‘clarity, tone, empathy’

The Tax Ombudsman is calling on the Tax Office to improve the clarity and tone of the letters it sends to taxpayers.

21 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Inaugural Corporate Accountant Awards launches in 2025

Submissions and nominations are open for the first-ever Corporate Accountant Awards.

18 July 2025 • By Accountants Daily

Business

The final countdown for trading names: Why Australian businesses must act...

The phasing out of unregistered trading names is a crucial step towards a more transparent and legally certain...

18 July 2025 • By Chris Balalovski, BDO

Regulation

Japanese restaurant faces penalties following wage theft allegations

A former Japanese restaurant operator is facing penalties after allegedly underpaying migrant workers by almost...

18 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO to step up information protection as tax scams surge

As taxpayers flock to lodge their tax returns, the Tax Office is adding new security measures to its app to bolster...

18 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson