Appointments

Grant Thornton adds new partner to risk consulting team

The professional services firm has expanded its risk consulting team with the appointment of Richard Storey to partner.

06 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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Technology

Most accountants are tech enablers for clients

New research shows that accounting professionals are increasingly playing a hands-on role in enabling their clients’...

05 August 2025 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Tax

‘The devil will be in the details’: Concerns raised over tax reform proposal

Following the Productivity Commission’s sweeping tax reform proposals, business advocates are pushing for a more...

05 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO vulnerability framework needs ‘training, transparency, support’: The Tax...

The Tax Institute has urged the Tax Office to commit to significant investment in the implementation phase of its...

05 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Deferred tax accounting not guaranteed to improve Div 296 outcome

While there have been a lot of arguments in favour of utilising deferred tax accounting in relation to Division 296, a...

05 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Tax overhaul key to boosting growth and fairness, says The Tax Institute

The Tax Institute is proposing 10 key tax reform ideas to the Treasury ahead of the looming Economic Reform Roundtable...

04 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Tax refunds top $5k for SMEs amid scam surge: CommBank

The highest average tax refunds received by small businesses cashed in at over $5,000 for 2024, new research from...

04 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Firms provide tips for SBR success as approval rates decline

Small business restructuring appointments have surged as awareness of the scheme grows, but the approval rate of SBR...

04 August 2025 • By Emma Partis

Technology

AI-powered efficiencies, talent shortages front of mind for accounting firm...

New research shows the extent to which accounting professionals are focused on integrating new technologies into their...

01 August 2025 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Regulation

Accountant forced to fund her own wages in ‘blatant’ exploitation, FWO alleges

The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal action against a Sydney-based accounting firm following allegations it...

01 August 2025 • By Emma Partis

Appointments

Grant Thornton appoints new national head of management consulting

The professional services firm has named Wi Liem Chua as the next national head of management consulting.

01 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Alleged ‘money mule’ fraud syndicate busted in ATO-led investigation

An identity, tax and welfare fraud syndicate in Western Sydney has been exposed by the ATO, Australian Federal Police...

01 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Commercial Finance Awards launches for 2025

Submissions and nominations are now open for the Commercial Finance Awards 2025, produced in collaboration with...

31 July 2025 • By Accountants Daily

Regulation

ATO responds to $2bn GST fraud scandal

Following concerns raised in the ABC’s Four Corners GST investigation, the Tax Office has said it will aim to improve...

31 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Aussie SMEs still optimistic as sales remain volatile, Xero says

Australian small businesses are remaining resilient as they are seeing a slowdown in sales and elevated economic...

31 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

‘Opportunity of a lifetime’: Why accountants must stay ahead of the ESG and AI...

An award-winning professional has urged accountants to “move with the times” and stay ahead of incoming changes such...

31 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

Prepare for Div 296 now, accountants warn

With the Division 296 super tax all but inevitable, accountants should be preparing their clients’ strategies now, a...

30 July 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

ATO, lawmakers demand urgent action as GST fraud skyrockets

The Tax Office is strongly warning businesses against committing GST fraud as reports of refund fraud surge.

30 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson