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Business

Why clients won't pay for your advisory services

Recent research we have conducted with accountants and bookkeepers dove into why so many businesses are ending up in...

29 July 2025 • By Eddie Senatore, Eddie Senatore Advisory

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Business

GIC non-deductibility – more guidance required for practitioners to navigate...

Whilst it is good that that the ATO is communicating the law change effective from 1 July 2025 regarding non...

24 June 2025 • By Tony Greco and Letty Chen, IPA Australia

Regulation

Australia’s productivity crisis has a digital solution hiding in plain sight

Mandatory digital financing reporting could be the key to driving productivity.

20 June 2025 • By Amir Ghandar, CA ANZ

Business

The insolvency landscape: 2025 mid-year review and beyond

The outlook for insolvency is looking more promising for 2026, but it will depend on a range of domestic and global...

13 June 2025 • By Trevor Withane, Ironbridge Legal

Business

Year end wrap 2025

EOFY tax and superannuation issues explained.

05 June 2025 • By Robyn Jacobson, The Tax Institute

Business

6 ways AI will impact client demands

The adoption of AI can help smaller accounting firms meet client demands and expand services.

29 May 2025 • By Tony Frost, Frost Leadership Consulting

Super

Accountants with SMSFs on notice about trustee duties

A recent case concerning SMSF trustee disqualification has important lessons for advisors who are members of an SMSF.

23 May 2025 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

Business

Strategic philanthropy: Giving back with interest

As trusted advisers to people with wealth, accountants are perfectly poised to introduce strategic giving as a...

16 May 2025 • By Judith Fiander, Australian Philanthropic Services

Regulation

Unpacking complex trust and equitable interests in family law disputes

Almost all family law disputes involving high-net-worth individuals will involve complex trust structures and...

09 May 2025 • By Kristy-Lee Burns, Owen Hodge Lawyers

Technology

Q1 2025 accounting tech update

Q1 2025 has been chock-full of accounting technology events and feature releases. Grab a cuppa and let me catch you up.

07 May 2025 • By Heather Smith, Anise Consulting

Business

How to master lifelong learning and development

The pace of change in the business world means that more than ever, accountants need to master the challenges of...

06 May 2025 • By Tony Frost, Frost Leadership Consulting

Tax

Where did the fiscal discipline go?

Sweeteners, sugar hits, vote magnets, wallet fillers – however you describe election campaign promises, one thing is...

01 May 2025 • By Chris Freeland, CPA Australia

Tax

Making sense of the election policies

This election’s tax and superannuation policies explained.

01 May 2025 • By Robyn Jacobson, The Tax Institute

Business

Why identity crime is a growing cause of financial fraud

Fraud is often perceived as a financial crime that starts when money or assets disappear. However, this overlooks the...

17 April 2025 • By Johan Fantenberg, Ping Identity

Regulation

When 1 missing director consent can lead to loss of the family home

A recent court decision highlights the risks that can emerge where directors are not required to consent in writing...

11 April 2025 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

Regulation

Thou give it, thou take it – ability to claim deductions for ATO interest...

Permanent denial for the GIC deductions could see a further accumulation of tax liabilities and could cause small...

11 April 2025 • By Tony Greco, IPA

Business

Small business restructuring: All you need to know

Small business restructuring provides an efficient way to help small businesses restructure their debts and has been...

04 April 2025 • By Jessie Wang, Wexted

Business

Continued uncertainty following pre-election budget

Little certainty on budget measures leading into an election.

03 April 2025 • By Robyn Jacobson, The Tax Institute