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

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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

Business

Is behavioural finance impacting the advice you give clients?

An accountant, CFO, and business owner has uncovered the truth behind “behavioural finance” and how this influences...

27 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Culture of continuous improvement key to driving productivity, BlackLine says

While technology is important to driving productivity growth, culture and strategy are key to genuine business...

27 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Super

Payday Super: how will SMEs be impacted?

While Payday Super has been widely welcomed by the tax and super community, the impacts it will have on small...

29 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

‘Advisory is not for everyone’, but it’s important

Not all accountants have to be advisers, as all areas of the profession are important, yet advisory is an important...

24 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Payday Super, Div 296 changes to revive tax landscape activity

The introduction of Payday Super to Parliament and the backflip changes on Division 296 have reinvigorated the...

24 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson