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‘Not us versus them’: ATO opens up on relationship with accountants

The Tax Office says it’s learning to listen and engage more closely with the tax profession as it vows to repair a frosty relationship that has been further strained by ...

REGULATION • Fri, 08 Oct 2021

Government locks in director ID deadline

Current Australian directors will now have one year to apply for their unique director identification number before fines of over $1

BUSINESS • Wed, 06 Oct 2021

CA ANZ, CPA Australia commit to net-zero target

Australia’s two major professional accounting bodies have now committed towards a net-zero emissions target alongside 11 other accounting bodies across the globe.

REGULATION • Tue, 05 Oct 2021

Former EY director joins law firm’s tax controversy team

A law firm has acquired the services of a former big four director as it commits to the growth of its tax controversy practice across the east coast.

TAX • Thu, 30 Sep 2021

Service NSW confirms first JobSaver retest fortnight

The NSW government has settled on the first JobSaver reconfirmation fortnight, ending uncertainty for businesses and their advisers alike.

BUSINESS • Thu, 30 Sep 2021

Sydney inner west man charged over $20m payroll fraud

A Sydney man has become the 14th person to face charges over an elaborate $20 million payroll tax fraud and money laundering scheme.

BUSINESS • Wed, 29 Sep 2021

CPA Australia appoints 3 new directors

A big four partner is among three new director appointments to CPA Australia’s board.

APPOINTMENTS • Wed, 29 Sep 2021

PwC probes ‘racist and offensive’ internal staff event

PwC chief executive Tom Seymour has apologised for “racist and offensive” behaviour by two human resource staff members during an internal trivia event, with the firm ...

BUSINESS • Tue, 28 Sep 2021

Trust account audit crackdown sees 20 real estate agents sanctioned

A sting operation targeting trust accounts has resulted in the cancellation of eight real estate agent’s licences and $173,500 in penalties as NSW Fair Trading clamps ...

BUSINESS • Tue, 28 Sep 2021