Business

APESB celebrates its 20-year anniversary

After its 20th birthday last week (7 February), the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board (APESB)...

13 February 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Intuit launches accountant suite in Australia

The global financial technology giant has unveiled the launch of Intuit Accountant Suite, aiming to provide accounting...

12 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

NDIS provider charged for allegedly shifting $859k to personal gambling accounts

A Western Australian NDIS provider has been charged for allegedly transferring $859,000 out of his support business to...

11 February 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Personal insolvency spike reflects ongoing economic pressure

The end of 2025 saw an increase in personal insolvencies, with a 38 per cent year-on-year jump recorded in December.

12 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Wage theft reforms force payroll under the compliance microscope

Following the release of the Yellow Canary 2026 State of Payroll Compliance Report, it has become obvious that...

12 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

How SMEs can tackle sluggish trading periods

To protect profitability and smooth cash flow during quieter trading periods, HLB Mann Judd has recommended that SMEs...

11 February 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Small suppliers being squeezed by slow payments

Small suppliers are being squeezed by slow payments, recently released data from the Payment Times Reporting Regulator...

11 February 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

‘Cashie’ jobs, businesses now on ATO crackdown radar

The Tax Office has set its sights on businesses using cash to avoid meeting their tax obligations, and those that do...

11 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

‘Ambitious expansion’ on the cards for 1 in 10 accounting practices

New findings have offered insights into the strategies and challenges set to shape the country’s accounting sector...

10 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Tax

Aussie philanthropists missing out on massive tax breaks

Despite Australia having one of the most generous tax systems for philanthropy, data has shown that over half of the...

10 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

Payday Super – Transitional rules could cause SG problems for many employers

Jason Hurst, Accurium's technical superannuation adviser, outlines complex transitional rules related to Payday Super...

13 February 2026 • By Jason Hurst, Accurium

Business

Red tape: the handbrake on small business productivity, competitiveness

The ACCI is taking it one step further in its fight against red tape with a report detailing the path forward to...

10 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

What is most important to the modern accountant?

New data has revealed what accounting professionals most value from their workplace and employer.

09 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

How accountants can respond to higher interest rates

The new spike in the cash rate has reinforced the need for accounting professionals to review their mortgage positions.

09 February 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Tax

‘Brace yourselves’: Imminent holiday home tax changes on the horizon

Following the ATO’s “out of the blue” holiday home deduction announcement late last year, the IPA has called for...

09 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Prospa hits $5bn funding milestone

From humble beginnings 13 years ago, Prospa has now surpassed over $5 billion in SME funding across ANZ.

06 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

The ‘beating heart’ of enterprise: Why sole traders need better recognition

As Australia’s sole traders continue to grow, quietly shaping the economy, small business advocates are urging the...

06 February 2026 • By Grace Robbie

Regulation

Super trustees must act immediately to close ‘significant’ anti-scam gaps

ASIC has urged super trustees to immediately strengthen their anti-scam and fraud communications after the corporate...

06 February 2026 • By Emma Partis