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SME productivity potential reliant on regulatory overhaul, IPA says

Despite widespread knowledge that small businesses are struggling to keep their head above water, the IPA believes the...

05 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

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‘Greed, incompetence and arrogance’: Adviser jailed for stealing $1m in super

A former financial adviser has been sentenced to six years in prison for misappropriating over $1 million from...

27 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

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‘You must help detect dirty money’: Accountants urged to be ahead of crucial...

As the AML/CTF reform start date looms closer, sole practitioners and SME owners are being encouraged to act now.

21 January 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

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UNSW ‘systemic’ failures, $213,120 penalty: ‘Fundamentally a governance issue’

Only a month after being penalised $211,200, UNSW was issued a corrected penalty for payroll record-keeping failures –...

16 January 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Husband-and-wife directors land 5-year ASIC ban, owing over $56m to creditors

A husband and wife duo have been banned from managing companies for five years after a slew of their companies...

15 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

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TPB updates breach reporting guidance following industry feedback

The board has released updated breach reporting guidance for tax practitioners following industry consultation.

14 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

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‘Not good enough’: UNSW slapped with $200k penalty for payroll failures

UNSW has incurred over $200,000 in penalties and $13 million in reparations for failing to maintain adequate payroll...

09 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

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Court clears way for TPB to deregister Ballarat tax agent after fiduciary...

A Ballarat-based accountant found guilty of fiduciary breaches has failed to secure a stay of TPB proceedings seeking...

08 January 2026 • By Emma Partis