Tax

Lawyer penalised for role in Plutus Payroll blackmail plot

The NSW Supreme Court has kicked a lawyer out of the profession over his role in a $25 million blackmail scheme...

02 December 2025 • By Naomi Neilson

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Business

How accountants can help owners build businesses that investors want to buy into

Working backwards from valuation: When business owners tell me they want a higher valuation, it’s almost never about...

02 December 2025 • By Nitesh Roopa

Business

‘Mindset, structure, culture’: Key themes to thriving advisory

As more accountants look to improve their advisory skills, an expert has identified three common themes key to...

03 December 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

IAWO trend continues as calls are renewed for permanency

Once again, the government has extended the instant asset write-off until June next year, ignoring industry calls for...

02 December 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

SME AI adoption holds key to crucial economic boost

The big four firm has predicted that small businesses and their AI adoption could unlock up to $50 billion for the...

01 December 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

No, seriously, where are the women?

As a lack of female representation remains in the insolvency industry, the Australian Financial Security Authority is...

01 December 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

NSW digital work system bill a ‘Trojan horse’, COSBOA warns

The advocacy body has voiced its disapproval of the Work Health and Safety Amendment (Digital Work Systems) Bill 2025,...

01 December 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Researcher calls for overhaul of Australia’s insolvency frameworks

Australia’s personal and corporate insolvency systems interface poorly, hampering small business owners and stifling...

28 November 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

WA leaders team up to defend current GST distribution arrangements

As the Productivity Commission embarks on its review of GST distribution settings, WA business leaders have gathered...

28 November 2025 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

Banned SMSF auditor charged with continuing to act, falsifying documents

A banned Melbourne-based SMSF auditor has been charged for continuing to act for four tax agents and 56 entities...

28 November 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO phone contractor lodges ‘same job, same pay’ application

A contract ATO phone operator has launched a 'same job, same pay' application with the FWC, which could force private...

27 November 2025 • By Emma Partis

Business

Boutique advisory quality, demand set to rival big 4

The quality and value of sole practitioner and SME advisory is rivalling that of the big four as they continue to make...

27 November 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Tax Office, FWO, Home Affairs wrap up compliance blitz

The Tax Office has revealed the conclusion of Operation Topaz, with the compliance investigation raising $25 million...

27 November 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Unlocking AI’s next leap forward: empowering SMEs to lead the way

The Australian government’s new Guidance for AI Adoption marks an important step forward in making responsible AI...

26 November 2025 • By Julian Vido

Technology

CPA urges AI use for young business owners

CPA Australia is urging young Australians to seize opportunities presented by artificial intelligence.

26 November 2025 • By Bethany Alvaro

Regulation

‘Pleaded guilty’: Perth directors fail to lodge financial statements, auditor...

Failure to lodge financial statements and auditor’s reports with ASIC for five years has left two Perth-based...

26 November 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Man charged with allegedly issuing over 10k fraudulent invoices to Bunnings

A Queensland man has learnt that lowest prices aren’t just the beginning after being charged with one count of fraud...

25 November 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

SMC warns against handing low-income Aussies CSLR bill

The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort levy for FY2027 has been estimated at a whopping $137.5 million, urging the...

25 November 2025 • By Imogen Wilson