Business

Why a looming $18m penalty cap has the profession on edge

Following Treasury's unveiling of new sanctions for tax agents on 2 July, one senior tax advocate has said that while...

09 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Joint bodies say employers are ‘set up to fail’ in Payday Super regime

Industry bodies say the new regime relies heavily on administrative tolerance rather than legal certainty and have...

08 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Most accounting firms can be impersonated by email – we checked 275 of them

A scan of 275 Australian accounting firm domains found 76 per cent have no enforced protection against email spoofing,...

08 July 2026 • By Peter Mastras

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Moore Australia grows leadership pipeline with raft of promotions

The mid-tier accounting and advisory network is investing in the next generation of leaders and has announced six...

07 July 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

CA ANZ welcomes establishment of External Reporting Australia

The professional body has welcomed the merger between AASB, AUASB and the Financial Reporting Council but is...

08 July 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Tax Office targets gambler's $600k windfall

A grocery worker with an extensive gambling habit has been penalised for failing to disclose an income that was more...

07 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Tax planning 101: when accountants fail to get the basics right for themselves

A recent Federal Court decision offers a stark warning for advisers and taxpayers alike, writes Matthew Burgess.

07 July 2026 • By Matthew Burgess

Tax

First Nations taxpayers invited to shape ATO review

First Nations taxpayers suffer from insufficient access to services and support to guide them through the tax system,...

07 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Why salary is no longer the key factor driving career decisions

Reports have shown salary growth remains steady across the accountancy and finance sector, but uneven pay outcomes,...

07 July 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Business

Payroll officer fights work-from-home mandate

The payroll officer at a building materials supplier has fought with his employer over its refusal to allow him to...

06 July 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Business

TPB crackdown: Decade-long bans and new penalty powers

With the PwC scandal a couple of years back raising questions about professional misconduct, Treasury has announced...

06 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Public controversy signals importance for greater industry solidarity

Small business accountants are being urged to continue fighting to uphold trust and integrity in their work, despite...

06 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

ATO ‘flavour of the year’: insolvency a strong option for directors facing DPNs

One accountant has said that as directors face increased scrutiny on their tax liabilities, they should act quickly...

03 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Potential ATO data-matching prompts taxpayers to disclose FTDT liabilities early

One tax professional has warned that taxpayers must engage early with tax advisers to avoid GIC on their FTDT and...

03 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Corporate Accountant Awards 2026 launches

Submissions and nominations are open for the second annual Corporate Accountant Awards, produced by Accountants...

03 July 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Business

How accountants can proactively help clients avoid insolvency risks

Early intervention by accountants to forewarn clients about insolvency risks is essential in better supporting their...

03 July 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Tax

‘Time to time’ objection allocation delays could be a resourcing issue, tax...

Backlogs for taxpayers waiting for a complaints officer could be as high as 7,000-strong, a tax lawyer said.

02 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

ATO audit recommends SME debt collection targets

Risk of small business tax debt “rising to unacceptable levels is out of tolerance”, according to an external audit of...

02 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse