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Former accountant's 'unlawful' tax agent services exposed by TPB investigation

An investigation by the TPB has found that a former accountant contravened the Tax Agent Services Act by providing tax...

03 June 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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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

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CPA Australia suggests tweaks to TPB’s draft AI guidance

The industry body has welcomed the TPB’s draft guidance on AI and the code of professional conduct and suggested minor...

01 May 2026 • By Emma Partis

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Conflict of interest lands NZ accountant with censure, $30k bill

A CA ANZ member has been censured and ordered to pay $30,000 after he acted on behalf of both the buyer and seller of...

01 May 2026 • By Emma Partis