Tax

'They haven’t looked at all the alternatives': IPA calls for rethink of...

The Institute of Public Accountants has welcomed the opportunity to provide feedback on the Minimum tax on...

04 August 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

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Business

80 years of discretionary trust use undermined by trust tax changes: CPA

Citing individual restructuring costs of up to $23,000 and a national burden of nearly $2.5 billion per annum, the...

04 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Regulation

Australian regulators target Griffith horticulture sector

The Tax Office, Fair Work Ombudsman and Australian Border Force have joined forces to investigate labour hire...

03 August 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Technology

Xero price hike has some accountants looking for alternatives

With the accounting software provider confirming that updated pricing will take effect from 1 October 2026,...

03 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Abandon discretionary trust changes, prioritise trust taxation review, lawyer...

One legal expert has called on Treasury to abandon its discretionary trust tax changes and to overhaul the trust...

03 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Technology

Reckon to accelerate AI capabilities through AWS partnership

The accounting software firm is collaborating with Amazon Web Services to develop a raft of new features, including...

03 August 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Thoughts on mental health, longevity after 40 years in accounting

A tax practitioner celebrating his 40th year has stressed that mental health is not a sign of weakness and has called...

31 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Look before leaping amid property tax changes

One tax expert breaks down what taxpayers and accountants must know amid property tax changes on an Under the Hood...

31 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

ATO explains LRBA guidance ahead of 10 August start

The Tax Office breaks down the do’s and don’ts of its impending changes affecting LRBAs starting 10 August 2026,...

31 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Regulation

CA ANZ seeks legal advice on limited waiver applying to KPMG investigation...

KPMG has agreed to provide CA ANZ with investigation reports on the audit misconduct allegations, but subject to a...

31 July 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

AI, automation use may add nearly $5bn to accounting industry

New modelling from MYOB has indicated that adopting AI and automation could unlock significant growth for the nation’s...

30 July 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Tax

Rushing your tax? Why early birds aren’t getting the worm come tax time

The Tax Office has reminded taxpayers to slow down at the start of tax time, warning that rushing to lodge can lead to...

30 July 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Business

Lost clients, lost livelihood: fair TPB suspension requires hearing, lawyer says

One tax lawyer has identified an opportunity in the changes to the Tax Agent Services Act sanctions proposals, where...

30 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Court documents draw links in former ATO assistant commissioner’s case

Court attendance notices issued to Nicholas Petroulias have drawn links to the ICAC report, which reveals short...

30 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Regulation

Former public servant charged over $1.3m fake GST claims

A 33-year-old NSW man was charged for allegedly attempting to defraud the Commonwealth of more than $1.3 million in...

29 July 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Business

Altus Financial announces official launch on Central Coast

The merger of Fortunity and Altus Financial has established the largest integrated financial advisory business on the...

29 July 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Regulation

Tax ombudsman releases review on ATO bias risk

A review by the tax ombudsman has found that the ATO must do more to guard against bias, with some ATO processes...

28 July 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

TPB managing conflict of interest issues ‘appropriately’, chair tells inquiry

Peter de Cure has sought to assure senator Deborah O'Neill that the TPB is carefully managing any potential conflict...

29 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse