Business

Submissions open for Australian Accounting Awards 2026

Accountants Daily and principal partner MYOB are thrilled to launch the 13th annual Australian Accounting Awards, for...

19 February 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

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Regulation

Government sidestepping ethics, professional accountability recommendations,...

The federal government’s response to the Parliamentary Joint Committee report on ethics and professional...

18 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Regulation

Firms can’t take shortcuts when building AML kits

Speaking to Accountants Daily ahead of his appearance at AML Edge, Grant Thornton partner Neil Jeans has offered...

18 February 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Business

7 figures, safe harbours, and cash flow: What Star Recruitment v Smith means...

In December 2025, the Queensland Supreme Court handed down a judgment that will have immediate implications for...

18 February 2026 • By Roy Kim, Jason Wang, and Seunghyun Jin

Tax

Can the ATO settle a tax dispute and ignore the settlement?

The Full Federal Court says yes. Here is why every practitioner advising on ATO settlements needs to understand...

19 February 2026 • By Arda Ahmed, Tax Lawyer

Tax

Tax Institute calls for greater clarity in ATO rental property tax guidance

In a submission regarding the ATO’s freshly updated guidance on rental property tax deductions, The Tax Institute has...

18 February 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Websites, social media the most effective marketing avenues for accounting firms

High-growth accounting firms have found success leaning on their digital presence to boost client acquisition via...

17 February 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Regulation

CA ANZ suspends member following ASIC disqualification

CA ANZ has suspended a member and ordered him to pay almost $10,000 in costs after he was disqualified as an SMSF...

17 February 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Why so many capable business owners feel financially incapable – and how...

Accounting doesn’t just measure performance; it shapes how people relate to money, risk, and responsibility. With that...

16 February 2026 • By Amy Fox, CPA

Business

Issues already with ASIC removal of director address details

Matthew Burgess, director at View Legal, has highlighted issues with ASIC's removal of director address details on...

17 February 2026 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

Tax

Winding-up case against alleged $14m tax avoidance scheme gets green light

A liquidator has been given the green light to proceed with winding-up claims against 26 individuals and companies...

16 February 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

Bankruptcy fraudster slammed with 2.5-year jail sentence

An AFSA investigation has led to the imprisonment of a Queensland man for 2.5 years for bankruptcy fraud.

16 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

‘More help on the way’ for Aussie SMEs, government says

As small business news continues to be doom and gloom, the government is extending assistance programs in a bid to...

16 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

APESB celebrates its 20-year anniversary

After its 20th birthday last week (7 February), the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board (APESB)...

13 February 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Regulation

CA ANZ terminates membership of jailed ex-liquidator

CA ANZ has officially terminated the membership of former liquidator Peter Amos, who was sentenced to prison for...

13 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Appointments

My Accounts names new COO

The Sydney-based bookkeeping firm has welcomed Michael Spurr into its ranks as chief operating officer.

13 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Intuit launches accountant suite in Australia

The global financial technology giant has unveiled the launch of Intuit Accountant Suite, aiming to provide accounting...

12 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

NDIS provider charged for allegedly shifting $859k to personal gambling accounts

A Western Australian NDIS provider has been charged for allegedly transferring $859,000 out of his support business to...

11 February 2026 • By Emma Partis