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CPA backs Tax Ombudsman’s refreshed work plan
Following the release of the Tax Ombudsman’s 2026 work plan, CPA Australia is supporting its approach to the practical challenges facing taxpayers, advisers and small b...
Corporate Accountant Awards 2025 winners revealed
More than 25 winners have been unveiled at the inaugural Corporate Accountant Awards 2025.
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‘The silver tsunami’: SMC calls for super system reforms
Australia’s retirement system and its growing complexities could rob a new retiree of up to $136,000 over the course of their retirement, according to newly released da...
Coalition pushes back on Payday Super timeline to ‘make sure it succeeds’
As conversations and debate circulate around the start date of Payday Super, the Coalition is proposing delaying its implementation date by 18 months for small businesses...
Positive workplace culture key to enhancing productivity, says principal
The finance industry has long been associated with high pressure, long hours, and a culture that prioritises results over people. However, leading practitioners like Simo...
Most accounting professionals satisfied with their tech, research finds
Between 68 per cent and 75 per cent of accounting professionals have reported a positive user experience with their accounting tech platforms.
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Ballarat accountant ordered to pay former client $20m for fiduciary breaches
A Ballarat-based accountant has been ordered to pay his former client over $20 million for breaching fiduciary duties and taking advantage of confidential knowledge.
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How accountants can be more strategic in advisory
Accountants must be more in tune with their advisory skills, strategy and approach to provide more meaningful impact to clients, an advisory expert has said.
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Small businesses remain optimistic despite high stress, report reveals
Despite one in four (25 per cent) small businesses reporting use of personal savings to stay afloat, close to one in two (45 per cent) of these businesses anticipate that...
Taxpayer’s fight with the ATO highlights ‘systemic’ issues with automated offsets
A taxpayer’s legal battle with tax authorities has sparked a review into “systemic issues” with the ATO’s use of automated tax offsets to recover Centrelink debts...
The Tax Institute calls for ‘tax simplification’ in BoT red tape review
Following the launch of the Board of Taxation’s red tape reduction review, The Tax Institute has weighed in with recommendations to help reduce red tape and compliance ...
Board of Taxation opens consultation for red tape review
The Board of Taxation has launched a ‘red tape reduction review’ and is seeking stakeholder feedback until mid-December.
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Don’t replace junior staff with AI, warns CPA
CPA Australia has urged firms not to cut junior accounting roles in favour of AI, warning that overreliance on technology could undermine long-term competitiveness.
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No compliance, no extension: Accountant warns late lodgers as 31 Oct deadline looms
As the 31 October 2025 tax lodgment deadline nears, many Australians still hold a common misconception: that simply engaging a registered tax agent before the cutoff auto...
Guilty BAS, GST fraudster sentenced to imprisonment
Fraudulent business activity statements of more than $250,000 and $73,569 in attempted GST refunds have left a Melbourne fraudster with one year and six months behind bar...
Is behavioural finance impacting the advice you give clients?
An accountant, CFO, and business owner has uncovered the truth behind “behavioural finance” and how this influences how clients choose to, or choose not to, listen to...
Culture of continuous improvement key to driving productivity, BlackLine says
While technology is important to driving productivity growth, culture and strategy are key to genuine business improvement, BlackLine has said.
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Payday Super: how will SMEs be impacted?
While Payday Super has been widely welcomed by the tax and super community, the impacts it will have on small businesses may be detrimental to their success.
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‘Advisory is not for everyone’, but it’s important
Not all accountants have to be advisers, as all areas of the profession are important, yet advisory is an important piece of the accounting puzzle that effectively helps ...
Payday Super, Div 296 changes to revive tax landscape activity
The introduction of Payday Super to Parliament and the backflip changes on Division 296 have reinvigorated the somewhat “quiet” tax landscape as of late, an expert ha...
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