ATO adopts ‘strict line’ on PAYG withholding deferrals
The ATO will now only consider deferring PAYG withholding for large businesses where there is a genu...
Taxpayers cautioned on abusing ‘tax arbitrage’ of early super release
Taxpayers have been urged to reconsider applying for the early release of super to simply obtain tax...
Coronavirus scams on the rise, says ACSC
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has warned of an increase in scams and phishing emails s...
Tax & Compliance
ATO rolls out working from home deduction ‘shortcut’
A new simplified method to calculate home office expenses at an increased rate of 80 ce...
ATO, TPB vow to crack down on COVID-19 tax rorts
The ATO and the Tax Practitioners Board have now warned of “firm and swift action” ...
Treasury updates JobKeeper guidance
Treasury has now updated its guidance on the yet-to-be-legislated JobKeeper payments, i...
M&A
Count expands advice growth strategy
Count has welcomed an accounting-led financial planning firm as its latest member firm,...
Big four takes on data analytics firm
A big four firm has acquired a local data analytics firm in Brisbane as it looks to boo...
Big four deepens sustainability play through acquisition
KPMG will expand its sustainability services with the acqui...
Professional Development
CA ANZ, CPA take exams online
The professional accounting bodies have now moved their respective program examinations...
CA ANZ, CPA, IPA lobby for ‘essential’ designation
The joint accounting bodies will now lobby the government to include accountants in the...
TPB relaxes requirements in COVID-19 response
The Tax Practitioners Board will temporarily relax a requirement in its continuing prof...
Appointments
Accounting network appoints new professional standards head
A prominent chartered accountant has now been appointed as head of professional standards in the fin...
SMSF
ATO clarifies COVID-19 rent relief concerns
The Australian Taxation Office has responded to widespread concerns on whether SMSF landlords provid...
Business
RBA reveals April cash rate call
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced its decision on the official cash rate for April f...
Technology
Coronavirus scams on the rise, says ACSC
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has warned of an increase in scams and phishing emails s...
