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Woman sentenced to 2 years jail for $50k GST fraud

A woman who obtained over $50,000 in fraudulent GST refunds for a fake beauty services business has been sentenced to...

12 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Contingency fee arrangements attracting ATO scrutiny, practitioners warned

The Tax Office has said that the use of contingency fees by tax professionals can be a warning sign for high-risk...

09 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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CA ANZ issues member with censure following conflict of interest concerns

CA ANZ’s professional conduct committee has issued a member with a censure after he failed to identify, address and...

01 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

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GST fraudster sentenced after attempting to obtain over $100k in refunds

The ATO's investigation into large-scale GST fraud has resulted in another offender being sentenced after they were...

31 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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ASIC moves to wind up 12 companies linked with NSW accountant

The corporate regulator has applied to wind up 12 companies associated with an accountant and former solicitor...

30 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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The super reform most clients don't know is coming

From 1 July 2026, one of the biggest changes to Australia’s superannuation system in years will come into effect,...

27 March 2026 • By Amy Fox, CPA

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Bodies shed light on referral issues with incoming Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms

Accountants may be considered a reporting entity for the purposes of the AML/CTF laws where they outsource designated...

27 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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TPB releases draft guidance on use of AI by tax practitioners

The regulator has released a draft information sheet to help tax practitioners understand their obligations in...

25 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee