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Finalists for Australian Accounting Awards 2024 notified
Accountants Daily has advised hundreds of members of the accounting industry that they have been chosen as finalists for the Australian Accounting Awards 2024.
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IESBA chair outlines major priorities for ethics in accounting
Culture and governance in accounting firms and the application of the ethics code to non-professional accountants will be two major focus areas for the IESBA over coming ...
CA ANZ pushes for ‘better targeted’ migration strategy
The professional accounting body called on the government to go further in plugging audit and accounting gaps that “cannot be filled by domestic talent.”
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Wolters Kluwer launches CCH iFirm Workpapers in Australia
The software product offers a wide range of features and tools to streamline workpaper creation, management and compliance processes for accounting firms.
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Victorian government swoops on vacant properties in tax crackdown
Over 300 assessments have been issued for vacant residential land tax in a recent compliance investigation.
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Federal Court dismisses tax agent’s appeal against termination
The court has upheld a decision by the AAT and Tax Practitioners Board to terminate an agent’s registration after she misused SMSF auditor numbers.
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Victorian government honours its commitment
Holiday home exemption from vacancy residential land tax will be extended to companies and trusts.
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Plan now to take advantage of stage 3 tax cuts, specialist advises
With the stage 3 tax cuts set to be implemented in around six weeks, opportunities for tax-saving strategies should be considered soon.
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HLB Mann Judd flags super changes for new financial year
Practitioners have been reminded about the increase in contribution caps as well as other changes impacting employers.
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Federal Court quashes AAT decision involving property trust
Two taxpayers have been successful in an appeal against a tribunal decision examining whether bank deposits were assessable income.
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Accountants primed to help burnt out business owners
Accountants are well placed to support business owners overwhelmed by the cost-of-living crisis, according to a data analyst.
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ATO scrutiny on trust distributions increasing, lawyer warns
The ATO’s additional guidance on trust distributions shows this is an area it is likely to check closely, says a specialist solicitor.
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1 in 3 SMBs looking for additional advisory services
Over a third of small- to medium-sized businesses are looking for more advice in areas such as strategic tax planning or financial planning from their accountant, accordi...
ScotPac, Gallagher partner for better SME finance and insurance services
The deal will allow clients to easily access both firms’ products as well as preferential premiums and rates.
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Payroll tax for GPs scrapped in Victoria, SA
The RACGP says all states must follow suit and abolish the “disastrous” impost, while tax advisers have called for more certainty over the “complex” exemptions.
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Revolut expands services to Australian sole traders
Fintech firm Revolut has launched an offering specifically for sole traders in Australia through its Revolut Business product.
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Parliamentary pipeline stalling Treasurer’s key tax reforms
The budget has been criticised for a light-on tax reform package and now opposition forces are stalling the progress of the changes it did commit to.
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Joint bodies push for ‘problematic’ accountants’ certificates to be scrapped
Accountants’ certificates are increasingly exposing accountants to significant personal risk and should be removed from the wholesale investor tests, accounting bodies ...
ATO warns taxpayers on ‘double dipping’ with WFH deductions
Tax professionals should ensure clients are aware of the broader scope of deductions covered under the fixed rate method, the ATO cautions.
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Cyber scams to spike 400% at tax time, CBA warns
Experts say scammers will ramp up efforts to steal tax and super portal login details through AI-enhanced phishing emails and texts.
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