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ATO ‘hypervigilant’ with oversight of AI activities, Hirschhorn assures practitioners
The Tax Office is becoming increasingly data-driven, but has implemented safeguards and procedures to prevent “high-impact errors” from occurring, the second commissi...
William Buck marks Aussie first with chief economist appointment
The accounting and advisory firm has welcomed the appointment of its new chief economist, Besa Deda.
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SMSFA still hopeful Div 296 bill may include amendments
There is still hope that the Division 296 is not a “done deal”, the head of the SMSF Association has said.
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CPA and ACS enhance IT and accounting prospects with MoU
The professional accounting body has joined forces with the Australian Computer Society to collaboratively support the careers of IT, accounting and finance professionals...
Hold off on major changes until final Div 296 bill is passed, experts warn
“Don’t pull the trigger just yet” is the overwhelming advice coming from the SMSF sector regarding preparing for the proposed Division 296 tax.
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Public executive accused of splashing out millions contracting friends: ICAC
A former executive of School Infrastructure NSW (SINSW) has been accused of spending millions of taxpayer dollars on inappropriately procured contractors, including PwC.
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Accounting shortage opens up ‘dream job’ opportunities for accountants
The accountant shortage has given workers more bargaining power to secure better conditions, public accountant recruitment specialist Christine Foggiato says.
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Air fryer fails tax deduction ‘pub test’: ATO
The Tax Office has revealed a list of “unbelievable” tax deduction attempts to remind taxpayers that their air fryer purchase “generally won’t make the cut”.
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CPA applauds Qld government for bolstering SME community
The Queensland government’s Small and Family Business First Action Statement has been welcomed with open arms by CPA Australia.
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$1k standard deduction to free up ATO’s resources, says H&R Block
Labor’s proposed $1,000 standard deduction looks set to proceed following the party's win in the federal election.
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Merchant decision fortifies ATO’s position on Part IVA, accountants warned
The Full Federal Court decision demonstrates the full reach of Part IVA and has important implications for SME advisers, a tax specialist has cautioned.
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Accounting bodies push for Div 7A ‘legislative fix’
Members of the professional accounting bodies are calling for reform to Division 7A as the Tax Office pushes its “interpretation of the law beyond the policy intent of ...
CA ANZ, CPA Australia urge Labor to prioritise meaningful reform
The professional accounting bodies are urging the re-elected government to revitalise, reform and repair the Australian economy and business landscape.
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FWC decision has implications for SMEs, warns COSBOA
Small businesses must be aware of recent Fair Work changes to flexible work arrangements, the small business advocate has cautioned.
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Div 296 now a matter of when, not if
The government will potentially now only need the support of the Greens in the Senate to pass the Division 296 legislation.
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Business networks outline key issues for re-elected government
The Australian business community is pushing for immediate action and collaboration from the re-elected government to bolster productivity.
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Whistleblower programs critical for detecting fraud, advises specialist
Organisations should ensure they have effective whistleblowing programs, with almost half of all fraud in the Asia-Pacific region detected through whistleblower reports, ...
Shaw decision warrants review of ATO’s approach to meal expenses: IFPA
The Commissioner may need to revise the ATO’s administrative approach to claims for meal expenses by long-distance truck drivers following the recent tribunal decision,...
Count Group unveils recent acquisitions as part of equity partnership model
Count has revealed three strategic acquisitions across NSW, Queensland and South Australia.
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Concerns grow as taxpayers turn to ChatGPT for tax information and advice
Taxpayers are relying on ChatGPT as a “reliable source” of information and advice, threatening integrity and trust in the tax system, an expert has warned.
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