Technology

TPB’s draft AI guidance needs greater practical utility: CA ANZ

The industry body stressed that the guidance must include greater detail to ensure verification of AI outputs and...

07 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Regulation

ATO to ramp up compliance action on PSI alienation

The Tax Office has issued a targeted call to action to business owners who may have entered into alienation...

07 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

The Tribunal’s warning on Division 7A loans

While loans between unrelated parties are often well documented, it is common for related party loans within a private...

07 May 2026 • By Matthew Tse, Knowledge Shop

Business

Director jailed for obtaining $2.48m from false invoices

A director who obtained nearly $2.5 million through false invoices has been banned by ASIC for five years and...

06 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Make the instant asset write-off permanent, says HIA

As the federal budget release day looms, unions and industry groups are doubling down on demands.

06 May 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

RBA hands down May 2026 cash rate decision

Find out, in this special announcement from Accounting Home Loans, if the Reserve Bank has again decided to raise...

05 May 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Joint bodies flag potential issues with instant tax deduction bill

The removal of simplified substantiation provisions under the proposed $1,000 standard deduction policy will increase...

05 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Further clarification needed on draft laws for standard deduction, says NTAA

The association has asked the government to provide greater clarification on how the policy will operate for taxpayers...

05 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Accounting firms advised to look beyond traditional talent for new hires

One small accounting firm is tapping into the non-accounting talent pool to address its talent shortages and has...

04 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Tax takeaways from Chalmers’ pre-budget interview blitz

In a recent media blitz, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has emphasised intergenerational fairness as a key priority in any tax...

04 May 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

Joint bodies push for further detail on proposed civil penalty provisions

The draft legislation to enhance the TPB’s sanction powers should include a more detailed explanation of how civil...

03 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

'Unacceptable risk': The Tax Institute raises major concerns with proposed...

The proposed framework for the TPB's interim suspension powers could lead to unjust or disproportionate outcomes for...

01 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

CPA Australia suggests tweaks to TPB’s draft AI guidance

The industry body has welcomed the TPB’s draft guidance on AI and the code of professional conduct and suggested minor...

01 May 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

Conflict of interest lands NZ accountant with censure, $30k bill

A CA ANZ member has been censured and ordered to pay $30,000 after he acted on behalf of both the buyer and seller of...

01 May 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Small businesses navigating 'complex environment' of rising costs,...

Accountants and other financial professionals can play a critical role in helping businesses respond to the...

01 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

ASIC disqualifies director for ‘complete disregard of duties’

A director of four failed companies that owed the ATO approximately $3.7 million in total has been penalised.

30 April 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

Whistleblowers, Div 7A, and Payday Super: NTAA’s tax policy wishlist

The National Tax and Accountants’ Association has called for regulatory reform and clarity for tax practitioners in...

30 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Tax Office warns taxpayers on dangers of relying on AI tax advice

The ATO has cautioned Australians to be wary of information from third-party sources, such as AI platforms and...

30 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee