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Aussies not confident using Right to Disconnect, research shows
Earlier this week, the Right to Disconnect began for small business employees. One year on from its introduction for workers in larger businesses, however, the persistenc...
Personal insolvencies see uptick for June 2025 quarter
New data from AFSA has reflected the hardship businesses continue to face, with personal insolvency numbers having jumped in the June quarter.
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Live-in tax break could unlock major NDIS boost, KPMG says
National Disability Insurance Scheme savings could be boosted with an offered tax concession for live-in supporters, new research has revealed.
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Common sense the best defence against fraudsters: forensic auditor
Basic common sense is one of the best tools to detect fraudulent schemes, a forensic auditor has said.
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Transparency of sustainability reporting as the new norm
With the introduction of mandatory climate-related financial disclosures in Australia, the bar for corporate transparency has been raised, writes Narain Viswanathan.
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Retrospective payroll tax bills causing ‘angst and hardship’ for business owners
NSW business owner Colin Walker thought all was well with his payroll tax liabilities until he was suddenly hit with a $1.1 million retrospective tax bill from Revenue NS...
‘Results in paying more tax’: ATO warns Australians against early super access
The Tax Office is warning Australians against accessing their superannuation early for expenses related to inconsequential matters, events or items.
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Illicit tobacco seizure shuts down major Qld criminal syndicate
One of Australia’s biggest illicit tobacco criminal syndicates has been crushed by the Illicit Tobacco Taskforce as the fight against illicit tobacco continues.
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Half of Aussie workers think accounting sector will benefit from AI’s impact on entry-level roles
A new study has found that, despite recent job cuts sparked by AI integration, it has seen nearly one in four companies “redesigning entry-level roles to be more strate...
Accountant not liable for ex-employer’s costs, Fair Work Commission finds
An accounting firm has failed to compel a former employee to pay its costs associated with her discontinued unfair dismissal case against the firm.
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Accountant calls on industry to address ‘trusted adviser myth’
An accountant has taken it upon himself to conduct research into SME failures, finding it was time to challenge the idea of a “trusted adviser”.
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‘Catalyst for change’: Data reveals benefits of Right to Disconnect law
New research has revealed that employees are pushing their right to disconnect from their employers as the amendment to the Fair Work Act hits the 12-month mark.
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Altus Financial, Fortunity merge
Integrated private client advice firm Altus Financial and financial advisory outfit Fortunity have merged, in a move that the two businesses say will “reshape” the pr...
ATO finds misunderstandings across IPP agreements, retirement deeds
The Tax Office has issued a reminder for exiting individual professional services partners to be aware of their tax obligations.
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‘Cautious optimism’: Treasurer opens tax reform conversation
As the third and final day of the Economic Reform Roundtable wrapped up, attendees readily agreed Australia’s tax system was “imperfect” and in need of change.
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Accounting firms falling behind on AI as skills gap widens
Accounting firm leaders are facing a widening skills gap in AI, with most admitting they lack a clear strategy and remain stuck in the experimentation stage.
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‘Bureaucratic monster’: Industry pushes for changes to state, federal payroll tax
Business bodies and accountants are calling for payroll tax to be revised on a national scale to alleviate additional pressure on struggling small businesses.
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TPB unveils 2025–26 focus to strengthen compliance, trust, support
The TPB has revealed its corporate plan for 2025–26 with a sharpened focus on delivering a fair, data-driven, risk-based compliance program.
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ASIC permanently bans former SMSF accountant
ASIC has permanently banned a South Australia-based SMSF accountant following his conviction of aggravated theft.
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ATO SmartDocs acquired by accounting software giant
The Access Group has recently acquired ATO SmartDocs to help further its mission to enhance Australian accounting practices.
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