Business

‘Conflict of interest’: accountant caught in crossfire to pay $4k in costs,...

CA ANZ’s Professional Conduct Committee has censured a member and handed him a $4,000 penalty for failing to act...

23 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Business

SMEs embrace AI and growth despite economic pressures

Australian SMEs continued to push ahead amid tough economic conditions, as hiring momentum picked up again in May.

23 June 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Business

Accountant driven to quit after 10 weeks of wage shortfalls

An accountant has been forced to resign from a Victorian fruit shop after enduring 10 weeks of underpayment.

22 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

The cost line your manufacturing clients can't see

At a time when accountants are being told to pivot to advisory-style services, there’s one line item you can flesh out...

22 June 2026 • By Byron Raal

Tax

Division 296 ‘blind spot’ may cost unprepared SMSFs

A significant but largely overlooked reporting feature of Division 296 could impose substantial compliance costs and...

22 June 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Regulation

Senator says KPMG misconduct reflects 'systemic failure' in regulation of...

CA ANZ has been grilled by a parliamentary joint committee on its response to the audit misconduct unfolding at KPMG,...

19 June 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Small businesses pushed to pay for alternative super services

With the ATO’s free superannuation clearing house soon to shut permanently, small businesses have been told to...

19 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse and Naomi Neilson

Technology

SavvyWise raises $1.56m to accelerate R&D on Australian tax-specific AI models

Tax AI platform SavvyWise has closed its equity crowdfunding raise with nearly $1.56 million from 469 investors, which...

19 June 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Tax

Latest tax tweaks inadequate for start-ups, accounting bodies say

While the government’s tax change announcement was welcomed, accounting bodies are disappointed by the lack of...

19 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Labor changes course on trust changes, CGT concessions, increased turnover...

The prime minister and treasurer have made changes to previously announced budget measures, with new tax concessions...

18 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

‘Supporting your clients and the integrity of the system’: tax time tips

With tax time set to kick off in less than a fortnight, the ATO has some final words of advice for accounting...

18 June 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Tax

Unions, industry groups clash over tax reform at senate inquiry

Key stakeholders have pulled no punches at parliamentary hearings on the federal government’s proposed tax changes.

18 June 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

Accountant behind $100k ATO blunder wins back half post-termination

A financial controller who was terminated for an alleged $100k payment to the ATO without authorisation has won $56k...

18 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Bramelle Partners and Multiplier Holdings merge

The accounting firm has called its partnership with the tech company the beginning of an “important new chapter” for...

18 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

COSBOA launches ‘fair go’ campaign against tax changes

The small business body is urging small businesses to share their voices on the proposed CGT and trust tax changes in...

17 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Technology

ATO updates myGov linking process to combat fraud

To manage rising cases of fraud, the ATO has announced an update to the way clients link ATO services to their myGov...

17 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Valuation requirements for CGT changes to 'completely swamp' industry, IPA warns

CGT changes could lead to a significant increase in workloads for accounting professionals due to the valuation and...

17 June 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

RBA keeps rates on hold following mixed inflation data

The Reserve Bank has decided to keep rates on hold following softer data on consumer spending, jobs and house prices....

16 June 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee