Business

SBR specialist launches database displaying practitioners’ success rates

A small business restructuring specialist has compiled ASIC data into a searchable database, making it easier to...

20 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

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Business

AASB’s agenda consultation under fire from IPA

The Institute of Public Accountants sounds the alarm on the Australian Accounting Standards Board’s latest agenda...

17 April 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

PwC outlines next steps for AI transformation program in annual report

The firm reported a decline in revenue but is optimistic that significant investment in AI across its audit platform,...

17 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

Businesses will face overlapping super obligations in July, ATO confirms

The ATO has urged businesses to prepare for overlapping SG obligations during the transition to Payday Super.

17 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Court rules in favour of ATO in dispute over WFH deductions

The Federal Court has ruled that an employee was not entitled to deduct a portion of his rent as an occupation...

16 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

IPA welcomes Ombudsman’s review into OSfA

IPA has welcomed the Tax Ombudsman’s review into the ATO’s OSfA platform, echoing concerns raised by other industry...

16 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

Adelaide CA suspended for 4 years after tax return failures

A chartered accountant has been suspended from CA ANZ after a colleague raised concerns about her handling of four...

16 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Technology

Getting the foundations right for responsible AI in small businesses

AI is evolving faster than many small businesses’ governance frameworks, reinforcing the need for clear, practical...

15 April 2026 • By Julian Vido, AI Safety Lead, MYOB

Tax

Director found in contempt of court after clash with deputy taxation...

The sole director of three development companies has been found in contempt of court after he ignored freezing orders...

15 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Div 296 regulations risk creating 'unworkable outcomes' for SMSFs, says SMSFA

The association has warned that the draft regulations for Division 296 could expose beneficiaries to unexpected tax...

15 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Government releases draft legislation to expand TPB's sanction powers

The draft legislation introduces tougher penalties for misconduct by tax practitioners and criminal penalties for...

15 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Wellbeing of accountants, bookkeepers below national benchmark, index finds

An index measuring wellbeing across the accounting and bookkeeping industry has revealed the profession is under...

14 April 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Regulation

ATO sweeps South Australian vineyards in joint compliance exercise

The ATO, Australian Border Force and Fair Work Ombudsman have conducted surprise visits across vineyards in South...

14 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

NTAA, CPA Australia flag ‘significant gaps’ in OSfA functionalities

CPA Australia and the NTAA have told the Tax Ombudsman that the ATO’s online service and communication channels for...

14 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Accounting firms must prioritise succession planning to mitigate tax risks: NAB

Accounting firms should make succession planning for their own firms a bigger strategic focus this year, with the ATO...

14 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

MYOB and Microsoft ANZ sign AI partnership

The business management platform has entered a five-year partnership with Microsoft ANZ to develop new AI-powered...

13 April 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Appointments

NTAA appoints Robyn Jacobson as senior advocate

The National Tax & Accountants' Association has announced the appointment of Robyn Jacobson as its senior advocate,...

13 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Woman sentenced to 2 years jail for $50k GST fraud

A woman who obtained over $50,000 in fraudulent GST refunds for a fake beauty services business has been sentenced to...

12 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee