Regulation

CA ANZ issues warning about oversight body merger

Excluding practising accountants from the proposed financial standards body is akin to having a medical standards...

21 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Tax

Full Federal Court rules against ATO in Bendel decision

The court has handed down its decision on the Bendel case, dismissing the ATO’s appeal.

19 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

SMSF Association celebrates $1tn milestone

The SMSF sector hit a key milestone in 2024, with total assets invested in SMSFs reaching $1 trillion.

20 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Political interest in overhauling tax residency laws has ‘disappeared’, says...

Neither major party appears to have much motivation for simplifying and fixing the tax residency laws despite previous...

20 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Inspector-General of Taxation welcomes grant of additional powers

The Inspector-General of Taxation and Tax Ombudsman has been granted new powers as part of the government’s response...

20 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

RBA rate cut hands NSW businesses $1.6bn lifeline

The RBA’s rate cut could result in a $1.6 billion boost and increase in consumer confidence for NSW businesses,...

19 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Boundaries the key to long term business success, says SME owner

Small practice owners should set clear business boundaries to succeed professionally and personally, the founder of...

19 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Tribunal rules against tax agent in recent PAYG withholding case

A tax agent has lost an appeal to overturn administrative penalties in a case involving wages that were paid from the...

19 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

RBA announces first interest rate decision for the year

The Reserve Bank has handed down its highly anticipated interest rate decision for February.

18 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

BDO bolsters risk advisory services with team expansion

BDO Australia has set its sights on expanding its risk advisory services with the appointment of two new partners.

19 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO unveils control plan for managing fraud and corruption risks

The Tax Office has outlined a new fraud and corruption control framework to deal with the increasingly complex threat...

18 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Anti-money laundering rules ‘inflexible’ for sole practitioners, small firms

The rules and the language contained in AUSTRAC’s exposure draft for the new anti-money laundering rules do not...

18 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

3 in 4 sole operators feel lonely and isolated, research reveals

Being your own boss can present significant personal challenges such as isolation, burnout and relationship struggles,...

18 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

SMSF sector cautiously optimistic Div 296 battle has been won

The SMSF sector is cautiously optimistic that the Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions Bill will lapse when the...

18 February 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Tax

CA ANZ welcomes delay in super tax bill

The professional body has voiced its support for the delay of the super tax bill which was set to be debated last...

17 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Government to protect Aussies with ‘ironclad’ scam laws

The government has passed “the world’s toughest” anti-scam laws to prevent Australians from being an easy target for...

17 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CAAA unveils latest milestone in national expansion plan

The accounting and advisory firm has announced its expansion into Melbourne, with ALK Accountants and Advisors joining...

17 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Simplify payroll tax laws to 'resolve ambiguity', says Tax Institute

A lack of clear guidance and inconsistent application of the payroll tax law highlights the need for legislative...

17 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee