Business

What is most important to the modern accountant?

New data has revealed what accounting professionals most value from their workplace and employer.

09 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

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Business

Prospa hits $5bn funding milestone

From humble beginnings 13 years ago, Prospa has now surpassed over $5 billion in SME funding across ANZ.

06 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

The ‘beating heart’ of enterprise: Why sole traders need better recognition

As Australia’s sole traders continue to grow, quietly shaping the economy, small business advocates are urging the...

06 February 2026 • By Grace Robbie

Regulation

Super trustees must act immediately to close ‘significant’ anti-scam gaps

ASIC has urged super trustees to immediately strengthen their anti-scam and fraud communications after the corporate...

06 February 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

Privacy win or compliance headache? ASIC redacts directors’ residential...

In a “necessary and overdue move”, ASIC has removed directors’ home addresses from public company searches, following...

06 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

Payday Super first year ATO compliance activities locked in

The Tax Office has finalised details of its compliance approach for the first year under the new Payday Super regime.

05 February 2026 • By Judy White, BDO

Tax

CA ANZ voices support for trust administration modernisation

Speculation around the complexity and administration of trusts has continued to be a contentious point within the...

05 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

‘Billion-dollar blow’: Cash rate hike set to send small businesses scrambling

The Reserve Bank has increased the interest rate for the first time in two years, a move widely anticipated by...

05 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

SME productivity potential reliant on regulatory overhaul, IPA says

Despite widespread knowledge that small businesses are struggling to keep their head above water, the IPA believes the...

05 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Cut CGT to 25% to make housing more affordable, unions say

A reduction in the capital gains tax discount could go a long way towards addressing the housing affordability crisis,...

04 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Super

Public consultation begins on sexual assault compensation bill targeting...

The Superannuation and Victims of Crime legislation aims to remove barriers to victims of child sexual abuse receiving...

04 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

Aussie SMEs desperate for payroll tax reform, relief

Small business advocacy bodies are using the pre-budget submission period to advocate for small businesses weathering...

04 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

RBA unveils February rate decision

Following speculation on whether the RBA will decide to hold or hike the interest rate this month, Accounting Home...

03 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Get prepared for ‘once in a generation’ Payday Super changes: ATO

ATO deputy commissioner Emma Rosenzweig has encouraged employers to start getting their systems in place ahead of the...

03 February 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

Accountants must keep ‘watchful eye’ on financial abuse

Accountants are being urged to be aware of the risks and signs associated with financial abuse, as estimates show it...

03 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

‘Be realistic’: CA ANZ doubles down on tax reform, talent shortage calls

With the 2026–27 federal budget just months away from being revealed, the accounting community is gearing up to sing...

03 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Australian accountants increasingly confident in AI nationally

New findings have shown a growing reliance on AI industry-wide.

02 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

‘Looking like a rough start’: SMEs set to feel the pinch as CPI spikes

Following last week’s spike in December inflation data, economists are warning small businesses to brace themselves to...

02 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson