Tax

Minimum tax on trusts another masterclass in inept tax reform

The release of the minimum tax for discretionary trusts legislation is the latest instalment following the radical tax...

04 September 2026 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

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Business

Work on accounting’s pay parity issues continues as equality legislation marks...

Earlier this year, mid-tier firms reported gender pay gaps of up to 24 per cent after mandatory reporting data was...

04 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Retail spending hits brakes following H12026 economic impacts: Deloitte

Discretionary spending growth is forecast to fall by more than half, with many retail sectors to face the impacts of...

03 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Accountant on visa made to pay own wage, firm’s PAYG, superannuation obligations

A firm and its owner have been fined almost $200,000 after it failed to pay its assistant accountant on a student visa...

03 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

ATO issues update on loss carry back tax offset, IAWO incentives

The Tax Office has reminded businesses about the details of the $20,000 instant asset write-off and the loss carry...

02 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Xero defends CEO pay package amid shareholder pushback

The software company has attributed the huge fall in its share price to a “global re-rating of the software sector”...

02 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

Registration model for audit firms must be proactive on non-compliance, says...

The SMSF Association has said it supports the government’s proposal to introduce a new registration model for all...

04 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

ATO warns taxpayers on claiming WFH rent, interest deductions

It has become relatively common for many employees to work from home, at least part-time. This is why the ATO’s recent...

04 September 2026 • By Matthew Tse

Business

Last chance for accountant accused of misleading, deceptive conduct

An accountant facing accusations that he caused clients to enter loans, asset purchase agreements, and investment...

01 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Technology

ATO addresses fraud putting forward ‘stringent security measures’

After it became aware of fraudulent activity targeting the systems of some tax professionals last month, the Tax...

01 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Supporting failing businesses: trusted advisers can’t just ‘do the books’

One restructuring expert has broken down how accountants can support their small business clients with early...

01 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Technology

Raising accounting’s profile through social media

With the next wave of the accounting profession still at university, one accountant’s initiative aims to encourage...

31 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Technology

Cloudoffis announces enhancement to strengthen crypto auditing

Software firm Cloudoffis has developed an enhancement for cryptocurrency on its Auditomation platform, enabling...

28 August 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Concerns raised about government's consultation approach on tax reforms

The limited time provided for consultation and the government's decision to pass negative gearing amendments through...

28 August 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Tax agent blamed for $2m in unpaid liabilities

The Supreme Court of NSW has ordered a taxpayer to pay the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation over $2 million in taxation...

31 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

New flyer in the inbox: ‘misleading’ notices amid AML/CTF

In light of the know your customer, anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism, and fraud requirements, one accountant...

27 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Early engagement is key ahead of valuation requirements

Ahead of valuation requirements on 1 July 2027, one specialist has said that because valuation is not legally governed...

27 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

AFSA reports spike in personal insolvencies in June quarter

The latest figures from the Australian Financial Security Authority indicate that personal insolvencies across...

27 August 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee