Regulation

Regulation

High Court hands down significant Div 7A appeal decision

The High Court has published its appeal of the decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel, which challenged the Tax...

10 June 2026 • By Naomi Neilson and Carlos Tse

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Complaints to Tax Ombudsman surge ahead of tax time

A complaints data snapshot released by the ombudsman reveals a sharp rise in complaints in recent months, with debt...

28 May 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

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Victorian accountant jailed for ‘devious’ money-making scheme

As part of a “cunning, long-time fraud”, a Victorian accountant fleeced his loyal clients out of almost $1.5 million.

14 May 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

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Professional Indemnity cover and AML/CTF compliance under Tranche 2

There have been a few questions raised about whether our Professional Indemnity PI Shield provides cover in relation...

14 May 2026 • By Karen McDonald, Accountancy Insurance

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ATO searches Sydney home amid scam syndicate joint investigation

The ATO has identified an alleged money mule recruiter following a joint investigation into an international scam...

11 May 2026 • By Emma Partis

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ATO to ramp up compliance action on PSI alienation

The Tax Office has issued a targeted call to action to business owners who may have entered into alienation...

07 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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APRA’s governance letter wasn’t written for accountants – read it anyway

APRA's AI governance letter to banks, insurers and super funds could also have implications for accounting firms that...

04 May 2026 • By Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions AI

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Joint bodies push for further detail on proposed civil penalty provisions

The draft legislation to enhance the TPB’s sanction powers should include a more detailed explanation of how civil...

03 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee