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Auditor registration hurdles for small firm accountants impede supply

The restrictive requirements for accountants at smaller firms to become a registered auditor risk exacerbating the...
22 October 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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‘Don’t start with what we can cut’: How accountants can support business...

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Director’s lack of reasoning exonerated after authorising nearly $60k in...

A former director has had proceedings against her exonerated by the Supreme Court of NSW after it determined that her...
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The accountant partnership: Supporting the ‘thankless’ role of business...

Accountants have a crucial educative role for their clients in explaining complex tax concepts and understanding their...
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30 Under 30 Awards launches for 2027

Australia’s most talented accounting professionals aged 30 and under are invited to enter the 30 Under 30 Awards,...
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Accounting firm investigating ransomware attack

A Sunshine Coast-based accounting and business advisory firm has been listed as a hacking victim of a ransomware group.
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The 60-fold capacity gap reshaping SMSF audit

There is an emerging capacity gap, which – instead of highlighting efficient versus inefficient firms doing the same...
19 October 2026 • By John Munden