Business

Accounting firms should build AML/CTF program ‘sooner rather than later’:...

A law firm partner says accounting firms should begin preparations for the upcoming changes to the AML/CTF program to...

29 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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Business

SME conditions improve for the first time since 2022: ASBFEO

Small business conditions for Q1 have revealed a “modest” improvement for the first time since 2022, according to the...

29 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SUT announces CA-embedded master’s degree for uni students

CA ANZ and Swinburne University of Technology are partnering to deliver a CA-embedded master of professional...

28 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO whistleblower pleads guilty to 4 charges

Whistleblower Richard Boyle has pleaded guilty to four charges after speaking out about the ATO’s aggressive debt...

28 May 2025 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

CA ANZ outlines key priorities for Tax Ombudsman's 2025-26 work plan

The Tax Ombudsman must immediately review the ATO’s remission of GIC, client-agent linking, compromised accounts and...

28 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

3 Queenslanders sentenced to jail for GST fraud

The ATO continues to pursue and prosecute perpetrators of GST fraud under Operation Protego, with a further three...

28 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Advice, accounting associations release tax deductibility of financial advice...

The FAAA has released a guide for the financial planning and accounting communities that contains practical guidance...

28 May 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Tax

Beware the early lodgment tax trap, CPA Australia warns

Rushing to lodge tax returns on time is likely to be one of the “biggest and most common” mistakes made by taxpayers...

27 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Tribunal upholds ATO’s position in COVID-19 payment case

A consulting business has failed to prove its entitlement to cash flow support payments that were provided to...

27 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Family groups must start tax planning now, says Grant Thornton

The professional services firm has released tax planning advice for family groups ahead of the financial year.

27 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

ATO flags areas of concern for small business in latest campaign

The Tax Office will further build on its ‘ready for business’ campaign for small businesses in the coming months by...

27 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Heffron MD to discuss the super landscape at ACE25 Accounting Conference & Expo

Accountants Daily is pleased to welcome Meg Heffron, managing director at Heffron, to deliver a keynote on how...

26 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Principal lawyer joins speaker line-up for ACE25 Accounting Conference & Expo

Kaitilin Lowdon, principal lawyer at Sladen Legal, will deliver a keynote address providing the latest insights on...

26 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Tax practitioners warned on emerging issues with family trust elections

A tax specialist has flagged some of the practical problems arising with family trust elections and family trust...

24 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Trusts here to stay despite mounting complexities, says KPMG partner

A tax advisory specialist has said trusts will remain a fundamental part of the tax system despite many businesses...

25 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Businesses must avoid promoting ‘accidental leaders’, expert cautions

Under-trained leaders can be detrimental to the success of their team and broader organisation if not addressed and...

26 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Treasurer claims ‘no alternative’ to taxing unrealised capital gains

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said after three rounds of consultation “nobody” could propose a better way to calculate how...

26 May 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

Insolvencies plateau but tariff risks loom, CreditorWatch warns

Insolvencies have remained steady in recent months, but tariff uncertainty could impact the near-term business...

23 May 2025 • By Emma Partis