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Microbusinesses stabilise following 5% decline

The number of microbusinesses has now steadied following a decline, but one insolvency practitioner has emphasised the...

19 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Former KPMG partners given period practising ban

Two former KPMG partners have had their practising certificates cancelled and have been banned from practising as a...

18 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse and Malavika Santhebennur

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Concern, confusion skyrocket among accountants post-budget

A new survey has laid bare the level of concern accountants have about the compliance headaches the federal budget...

18 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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CGT apportionment measure puts valuations front and centre: IPA

Taxpayers will need to weigh up whether to obtain a formal valuation of their assets or opt for the apportionment...

17 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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‘Naughtiest kid in the class’: former KPMG Australia COO grilled at hearing

Former KPMG Australia COO Eileen Hoggett, who is at the centre of the firm’s audit misconduct allegations scandal, has...

14 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur, Naomi Neilson and Carlos Tse

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Taxpayer's $650k claim falls short

A taxpayer has failed in his bid to force the Commissioner of Taxation to pay him $650,000 in compensation.

14 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Whistleblower protections need ‘rethink’ with greater incentives, support

One accounting body has called for further reforms in response to Treasury’s review into tax and corporate...

14 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Payday Super Is Now Law: Why “Paid on Time” No Longer Means “Paid Correctly”

Payday Super has replaced Australia's quarterly superannuation cycle with a requirement to pay contributions within...

13 August 2026 • By Content Partner