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The four finance skills a compliance accountant needs to reach a CFO seat

Ask a room of accountants who want to become a CFO what is holding them back, and the honest answer is rarely...

16 July 2026 • By Content Partner

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Commercial Finance Awards launches for 2026

Submissions and nominations are now open for this year's Commercial Finance Awards, produced with principal partner...

15 July 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

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Nearly 70% in ‘double taxation’ confirmed in trust tax consultation paper

Tax experts have confirmed that Treasury has imposed double taxation on discretionary trusts through its consultation...

14 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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‘Smash and grab’: Cancellation not enough for persistent deregistered renewal...

Last month, ASIC cancelled the registered agent status for two business renewal services; however, one of these...

14 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Extra tax on discretionary trusts only material for sufficiently profitable...

With insolvency risk on the horizon for struggling small businesses, one registered liquidator has said that the...

14 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Remaining confident amid increased insolvencies for FY26–27

For the new financial year, experts urge small businesses to understand the root causes of their cash flow problems...

13 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Why mid-tier firms must lift their commercial game to compete with the big 4

Trust in the big four has been disrupted, creating a rare opportunity for mid-tier firms. However, technical...

13 July 2026 • By Hans Morse

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Accounting bodies urge Treasury to take its time with big firm regulation

Professional bodies are urging the government to approach any changes to the regulatory framework for accountants with...

10 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse