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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...

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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

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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

Tax

A leaking bucket: Australia's dysfunctional tax system

Younger generations will pay the price if the government fails to take action on comprehensive tax reform.

13 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Businesses can’t wait for the scam liability debate to play out

Australian small businesses have been warned to urgently assess and address their liability to scams to lessen the...

12 February 2025 • By Niek Dekker, Eftsure

Tax

The GIC landscape is shifting

The proposed denial of deductions for GIC and SIC will markedly increase the cost of tax debts.

06 February 2025 • By Robyn Jacobson, The Tax Institute

Regulation

What the new wage compliance code means for SMEs

The new Small Business Wage Compliance Code has been designed with SMEs in mind. Here’s how to update your clients.

31 January 2025 • By Dale Dixon, MYOB

Regulation

The case for progressive climate risk disclosure in 2025

With mandatory climate reporting commencing in Australia, companies have an opportunity to demonstrate leadership on...

31 January 2025 • By Ben Stuart, Xpansiv

Regulation

Further guidance needed on material loss issue

The definition of what constitutes a material loss or damage remains an unresolved issue with the significant breach...

24 January 2025 • By John Jeffreys, John Jeffreys Tax

Tax

Implications for Division 7A from the Ierna decision

Can the application of Division 7A be avoided by the ‘associate’ rules in relation to trusts?

22 January 2025 • By Phillip London, Tax Banter

Technology

Why WEF is wrong about accounting jobs

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14 January 2025 • By Chris Freeland, CPA Australia

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Why building your BATNA is the ultimate business power move

Whether you're selling your business soon, a decade from now, or never, building your BATNA is the ultimate game...

14 January 2025 • By Sharon McClafferty, Slipstream Group

Tax

Key tax planning tips for 2025

Navigating tax obligations can be challenging for business owners and consumers alike. With tax laws evolving each...

14 January 2025 • By Coco Hou, Platinum Accounting

Technology

The tax 3.0 overhaul is underway, thanks to new tech

New technologies such as e-invoicing and digital identities are opening up new opportunities for small businesses and...

03 January 2025 • By James Bergin, Xero

Business

5 common accounting mistakes SMEs must avoid in 2025

Bridging the gap between customer and financial data can help accountants avoid costly errors and inaccuracies in 2025.

02 January 2025 • By Rakesh Prabhakar, Zoho