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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

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Making sense of the election policies

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01 May 2025 • By Robyn Jacobson, The Tax Institute

Business

Why identity crime is a growing cause of financial fraud

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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...

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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

Regulation

Digital financial reporting: An Australian failure

A failure to adopt digital financial reporting has left Australia stuck in the 20th century.

25 March 2025 • By Prof Peter Wells & Prof Stephen Taylor, UTS

Tax

No FBT for some car parking

Federal Court rules shopping centre car park was not a ‘commercial car parking station’.

16 March 2025 • By James Trainor, BDO

Tax

Succession planning and valuation risks

The Tax Office has recently increased its focus on succession planning, particularly concerning asset transfers...

11 March 2025 • By John Jeffreys, John Jeffreys Tax

Business

How brand can catapult your firm from mid-tier to top-tier

Switched-on, sophisticated brands attract the best new clients and talent and build sustainable businesses beyond...

10 March 2025 • By Moensie Rossier, Principals

Regulation

The future of lease accounting: Beyond IFRS 16 and the ongoing review

The introduction of IFRS 16 (AASB 16) brought about a significant change in lease accounting, demanding a more...

07 March 2025 • By Ben Scull, Nomos One

Regulation

Action needed on financial abuse

Change is coming for victim-survivors of financial abuse.

06 March 2025 • By Robyn Jacobson, The Tax Institute

Business

Why accountants must escape the validation career search trap

In 2025, accounting professionals from CPAs and tax specialists to auditors and firm partners face an evolving job...

06 March 2025 • By Sue Parker, DARE Group

Tax

Tax Office under microscope with its UPE approach

The recent Bendel decision has challenged the ATO's long held view that a UPE with a corporate beneficiary can be a...

28 February 2025 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

Business

The complexities of lying in a workplace environment

Lying in the workplace is problematic and can erode trust. Creating a workplace where integrity thrives requires a...

28 February 2025 • By Barbara Selmer Hansen, Impact Business Consulting

Tax

Concern surrounding trust distributions to companies

When it comes to family trusts, not all distributions are created equal, particularly with distributions from a family...

21 February 2025 • By Chris Balalovski, BDO

Tax

Doing the right thing: Division 7A and UPEs

A taxpayer has succeeded in the long-awaited Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel decision by the Full Federal Court.

21 February 2025 • By Paul Sokolowski & Timothy Graham, Arnold Bloch Leibler