Tax

Coloured pens, allegedly rushed consent: ATO record keeper ordered to appear...

Questions of alleged coercion and inaccurate records have been raised during a Federal Court hearing against the...

21 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Technology

Research reveals major compliance blindspot with AML obligations

Around three-quarters of businesses incorrectly believe that identity verification checks alone can satisfy their AML...

17 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Rising workloads, talent shortages placing pressure on accountants, bookkeepers

Recent research from Dext has highlighted higher workloads, difficulty hiring and retaining talent, and keeping up...

17 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

The AI moment in accounting will follow a familiar pattern

Through every tech shift, from the personal computer to cloud computing, I’ve watched the same pattern repeat, writes...

17 September 2026 • By John Munden

Business

Early-bird tax savings: are partition arrangements made now the solution to...

Entering a partition arrangement early could save joint property owners looking to subdivide from a significant tax...

17 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Appointments

Prospa appoints first chief operating officer

Fintech firm Prospa has appointed an experienced financial services and digital operations leader to elevate customer...

16 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Taxpayers’ NZ properties not safe in $2.4m legal expenses recovery action

Taxpayers have failed in their interlocutory application against the Commissioner of Taxation to protect their New...

16 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Technology

MYOB expands access to AI BAS beta to more businesses

Businesses with one to 19 employees can now access MYOB's agentic BAS solution through a new beta program launched by...

17 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Xero’s ANZ head on where accountants should spend their energy with AI adoption

Beyond appreciating how new technologies will improve client service delivery, accountants must also consider how tech...

15 September 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Regulation

Tax agent with overdue tax debts fails to win back registration

A decision by the TPB to terminate a tax agent for three years due to his failure to pay down personal tax debts has...

14 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Police raid accounting firm as part of investigation into major fraud syndicate

The Financial Crimes Squad has charged three accountants and two money mules for their alleged involvement in a money...

10 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Laws to expand TPB powers pass parliament

Legislation to provide the TPB with stronger regulatory powers and sanctions has passed both houses today.

10 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Federal Court backs ATO on tax residency dispute

A taxpayer’s residency status has been upheld by the Federal Court in a case that scrutinised the application of the...

10 September 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Tax

'No escape' from advice costs of CGT changes, warns tax specialist

Analysing a client’s situation, developing advice on what to do, and implementing changes ahead of the new CGT regime...

09 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

GST fraudster sentenced to 4 years' jail for role in NSW fraud syndicate

The Parramatta District Court has sentenced a Chester Hill man to four years’ imprisonment for his role in a...

09 September 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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

Tax

Top 10 things you need to know about the CGT changes

The 50 per cent CGT discount on gains accruing to 30 June 2027 is preserved. Almost everything else about working out...

04 September 2026 • By Robyn Jacobson, NTAA

Technology

The time-poor accountant’s guide to connecting with clients

Accountants will need to reclaim their time amid mounting workload demands if they want to keep their clients happy.

03 September 2026 • By Naomi Neilson