Tax

Concerns raised with ATO’s approach to section 109U

The ATO’s tax ruling could be better targeted towards arrangements of concern instead of a blanket approach, CPA...

07 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Tax

Coalition slams GIC deduction changes as ‘brazen cash grab’

The Coalition has promised to urgently review the proposed changes to GIC deductions if they are legislated before the...

06 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Gender pay gap still wide for accountants, despite remuneration increases

A recent survey has found that despite pay rises occurring across the board, a wide gender pay gap continues to...

06 February 2025 • By Kace O'Neill

Super

$3m super tax bill taken off debate schedule again

The Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions bill has been taken off the Senate debate schedule today, according to...

06 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Government’s small business strategy ‘fails to deliver’, says CPA Australia

The government’s launch of the first National Small Business Strategy is another missed opportunity in creating a...

06 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

BCA calls for fiscal tax, spending caps to rein inflation in

The Business Council of Australia has called on politicians to champion policies that rein in fiscal spending and...

05 February 2025 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

ATO reminds NFPs on looming deadline for self-review return

The Tax Office has cleared up some misconceptions around the new reporting obligations for not-for-profits with the 31...

05 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Government must fix Australia's ‘bureaucratic nightmare’, warns CPA

Australia is in desperate need of policies to enhance productivity, competitiveness and prosperity, according to CPA...

05 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

CA ANZ pushes for government to scrap super tax concessions policy

The professional body is urging the government to scrap the superannuation tax concessions policy based on major...

05 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

ASFA defends super scam reputation against ASIC

The peak super body has clapped back at ASIC for “misleading” commentary claiming the superannuation sector is...

04 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Mortgage service launched for accounting profession

Accounting Home Loans has announced the roll out of a mortgage broking service for accountants for residential,...

04 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

FSC boss says super tax ‘symbolic’ of Australia’s failing tax system

The proposed $3 million super tax is “symbolic of everything that is wrong” with the tax debate in Australia, the CEO...

04 February 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Tax

Government urged to scrap section 100A: IFPA

The professional body has called for the government to repeal or amend section 100A rather than relying on a specific...

04 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

CSLR blowout to 'further decimate financial advice sector', says CPA

The increased costs for professionals resulting from the levy will put financial advice further out of reach for...

03 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

Weak scam policies placing super members at risk, warns ASIC

ASIC has urged superannuation trustees to strengthen their anti-scam practices to prevent fraud.

03 February 2025 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

ASIC continues crackdown on dodgy directors

The corporate regulator has taken enforcement action against four company directors and 58 individuals for...

03 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

SMSFA calls for clarification on NALI/E rulings

The ATO needs to provide clarification on a number of issues in the law companion ruling dealing with NALI/E, the...

03 February 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Tax

Government to push ahead with GIC deduction changes

A Senate committee has given the green light to a proposed measure to deny deductions for the general interest charge.

31 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee