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Accountants well placed to help SMEs weather fuel volatility, COSBOA says

Accountants have a key support role to play as small businesses grapple with fuel price hikes and economic volatility,...

27 March 2026 • By Emma Partis

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Inflation continues to keep SME owners up at night, survey finds

Inflation remains a top worry for SME owners, a recent survey by Banjo Loans has found.

25 March 2026 • By Emma Partis

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Senator grills IPA about ongoing membership of CADB-banned auditor

The IPA has been questioned in parliament about the ongoing membership of Ryan O’Shea, an auditor who was banned by...

24 March 2026 • By Emma Partis

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Concerning practices found in ATO, FWO sweep of Gold Coast eateries

A sweeping review of Gold Coast food outlets by the ATO and FWO has revealed numerous concerning practices, the ATO...

24 March 2026 • By Emma Partis

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The 15-minute audit: why AI makes hourly billing operationally impossible

As AI agents handle growing portions of junior workloads, firms must pivot to value-based pricing or face a terminal...

24 March 2026 • By Andrew Cooke

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SBR regime a lifeline for SMEs in face of solvency woes

If a client is looking to action an SBR, there are a few important factors to be considered, writes Adrian Hunter.

23 March 2026 • By Adrian Hunter

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Flexible GIC remission could ease pressure on small business: CA ANZ

The professional body has welcomed a commitment by the ATO to explore whether interest could be fully or partially...

22 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Accounting Home Loans, CPA Australia team up for member benefits program

Specialist broking firm for accountants, Accounting Home Loans, has partnered with CPA Australia to give the latter’s...

20 March 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy