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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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Joint bodies push for further detail on proposed civil penalty provisions

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03 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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CPA Australia suggests tweaks to TPB’s draft AI guidance

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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

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'Unacceptable risk': The Tax Institute raises major concerns with proposed...

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Getting Ready for 1 July: What Accountants Need to Have in Place

You’ve been hearing about AML for months now – but as 1 July fast approaches, you need to put pen to paper and take...

29 April 2026 • By Holley Nethercote