Tax

Lawyer with alleged $2m tax debt fights to keep practising certificate

A Victorian lawyer who allegedly owes $2.6 million in tax, plus the $190,000 owed by his law firm, has failed to stay...

05 November 2025 • By Naomi Neilson

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Tax

Treasury concerned about rising income tax rates, pre-roundtable briefing...

Treasury is concerned about Australia's rising income tax burden and its implications for intergenerational fairness,...

04 November 2025 • By Emma Partis

Technology

Intuit QuickBooks launches Open Banking initiative

Intuit has gained accreditation under the government’s Open Banking initiative, enabling it to provide its users with...

04 November 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

CPA backs Tax Ombudsman’s refreshed work plan

Following the release of the Tax Ombudsman’s 2026 work plan, CPA Australia is supporting its approach to the practical...

04 November 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Corporate Accountant Awards 2025 winners revealed

More than 25 winners have been unveiled at the inaugural Corporate Accountant Awards 2025.

31 October 2025 • By Accountants Daily

Super

‘The silver tsunami’: SMC calls for super system reforms

Australia’s retirement system and its growing complexities could rob a new retiree of up to $136,000 over the course...

03 November 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

Coalition pushes back on Payday Super timeline to ‘make sure it succeeds’

As conversations and debate circulate around the start date of Payday Super, the Coalition is proposing delaying its...

03 November 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Positive workplace culture key to enhancing productivity, says principal

The finance industry has long been associated with high pressure, long hours, and a culture that prioritises results...

31 October 2025 • By Accountants Daily

Technology

Most accounting professionals satisfied with their tech, research finds

Between 68 per cent and 75 per cent of accounting professionals have reported a positive user experience with their...

31 October 2025 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Ballarat accountant ordered to pay former client $20m for fiduciary breaches

A Ballarat-based accountant has been ordered to pay his former client over $20 million for breaching fiduciary duties...

31 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Business

How accountants can be more strategic in advisory

Accountants must be more in tune with their advisory skills, strategy and approach to provide more meaningful impact...

31 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Small businesses remain optimistic despite high stress, report reveals

Despite one in four (25 per cent) small businesses reporting use of personal savings to stay afloat, close to one in...

30 October 2025 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Taxpayer’s fight with the ATO highlights ‘systemic’ issues with automated...

A taxpayer’s legal battle with tax authorities has sparked a review into “systemic issues” with the ATO’s use of...

30 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

The Tax Institute calls for ‘tax simplification’ in BoT red tape review

Following the launch of the Board of Taxation’s red tape reduction review, The Tax Institute has weighed in with...

30 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Board of Taxation opens consultation for red tape review

The Board of Taxation has launched a ‘red tape reduction review’ and is seeking stakeholder feedback until mid-December.

29 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Business

Don’t replace junior staff with AI, warns CPA

CPA Australia has urged firms not to cut junior accounting roles in favour of AI, warning that overreliance on...

29 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Business

No compliance, no extension: Accountant warns late lodgers as 31 Oct deadline...

As the 31 October 2025 tax lodgment deadline nears, many Australians still hold a common misconception: that simply...

28 October 2025 • By Puneet Singh

Regulation

Guilty BAS, GST fraudster sentenced to imprisonment

Fraudulent business activity statements of more than $250,000 and $73,569 in attempted GST refunds have left a...

27 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson