Tax

The Tax Institute ‘pleased’ with ATO’s review of taxpayer relief provisions

Following the Tax Office’s changes to the tax treatment of GIC and SIC, The Tax Institute is welcoming its route to...

16 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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Business

AML reforms about humans, not paperwork

As Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms loom, child protection experts have warned that financial crime isn’t just a regulatory...

15 October 2025 • By Accountants Daily

Tax

High Court hears Bendel appeal

Yesterday, the High Court of Australia heard the Commissioner of Taxation’s appeal in the ongoing Bendel saga. The...

15 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Super

Incoming Payday Super legislation: What you need to know

A tax expert is warning employers to be aware of the newly proposed Payday Super legislation and guidance, and what it...

15 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Altered super tax proposal brings ‘waves of relief’ for professionals

The government’s surprise amendments to the proposed super tax have been welcomed with open arms by the accounting and...

15 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Audit independence: ASIC’s findings a call to improve, not cause for alarm

Audit independence is a cornerstone of audit quality, but it does not stand alone. It operates alongside the expertise...

14 October 2025 • By Chris Freeland AM

Tax

‘Common sense’: Government bows to super tax pressure

After countless months of debate against the government's proposed Div 296 tax, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled...

14 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Net cash flow tax: What is it and what will it mean for SMEs?

As differing opinions circulate at the top end of town about the potential impacts of a net cash flow tax, its effect...

14 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Gen X urged to make the most of their wealth opportunities

As concern circulates around the older generations' wealth and the possibilities they will have in terms of financial...

13 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

ATO not targeting honest Payday Super mistakes, draft PCG says

The ATO’s draft compliance guide for Payday Super laws stipulated that firms could still be deemed ‘low risk’ if...

13 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Super

‘Long overdue’: Payday Super legislation introduced

Advocates and service providers alike have welcomed the introduction of the Payday Super legislation to Federal...

10 October 2025 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Business

Navigating toxic personalities at work

The toxicity of a workplace may be too severe to manage effectively. Evaluate how the toxic environment is affecting...

10 October 2025 • By Barbara Selmer Hansen

Business

CA ANZ releases fresh guidance on emissions measurement for SMEs

CA ANZ has urged small businesses to educate themselves on emissions measurement as climate-related financial...

10 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Business

‘Ride the wave’: Accountants continue to face industry, life challenges

Accountants are becoming some of the most versatile workers as they continue to face rapid eras of change and...

09 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Tradies, professional services providers under ATO’s microscope

Construction firms and professional service providers can expect greater tax scrutiny after being called out in the...

09 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Appointments

McGrathNicol welcomes former KPMG partner to its ranks

McGrathNicol has welcomed former KPMG partner Alex Kealley to its partnership in Perth, expanding its deals advisory...

09 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Technology

ANZ champions SME cyber security to protect financial assets

Scam tactics continue to become increasingly sophisticated with small businesses needing to be more vigilant than...

08 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Proposed PAF rule changes threaten to reverse decades of giving momentum

Preserving a system of philanthropy that works, while encouraging more Australians to embrace giving and increasing...

08 October 2025 • By Judith Fiander