Business

‘Billion-dollar blow’: Cash rate hike set to send small businesses scrambling

The Reserve Bank has increased the interest rate for the first time in two years, a move widely anticipated by...

05 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

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Super

Public consultation begins on sexual assault compensation bill targeting...

The Superannuation and Victims of Crime legislation aims to remove barriers to victims of child sexual abuse receiving...

04 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

Aussie SMEs desperate for payroll tax reform, relief

Small business advocacy bodies are using the pre-budget submission period to advocate for small businesses weathering...

04 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

RBA unveils February rate decision

Following speculation on whether the RBA will decide to hold or hike the interest rate this month, Accounting Home...

03 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Get prepared for ‘once in a generation’ Payday Super changes: ATO

ATO deputy commissioner Emma Rosenzweig has encouraged employers to start getting their systems in place ahead of the...

03 February 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

Accountants must keep ‘watchful eye’ on financial abuse

Accountants are being urged to be aware of the risks and signs associated with financial abuse, as estimates show it...

03 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

‘Be realistic’: CA ANZ doubles down on tax reform, talent shortage calls

With the 2026–27 federal budget just months away from being revealed, the accounting community is gearing up to sing...

03 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Australian accountants increasingly confident in AI nationally

New findings have shown a growing reliance on AI industry-wide.

02 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

‘Looking like a rough start’: SMEs set to feel the pinch as CPI spikes

Following last week’s spike in December inflation data, economists are warning small businesses to brace themselves to...

02 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Payroll complexities continue to stump organisations, report reveals

One year on from the wage theft reforms, Australian organisations are still trying to navigate rising payroll...

02 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Government to address Payday Super snag that has tax agents worried

The government says it’s aware of a Payday Super implementation snag that could see workers inadvertently breaching...

30 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Make the most of the ‘clarity window’ before it closes, adviser warns

An advisory expert is urging accountants to be proactive in making the most of the 'clarity window' before the stress...

30 January 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Social media tax scam turns tyre fitter into ‘reckless’ fraudster

A tyre fitter has found himself in hot water for falling victim to a spruiked social media 'tax loophole', landing him...

30 January 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

Why women will benefit from Payday Super

The incoming Payday Super legislation is set to have a significant impact on the “super pay gap” experienced by women...

29 January 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

Enabling generosity under scrutiny: How accountants can help philanthropists...

The ATO is sharpening its focus on private wealth compliance – and philanthropy is not exempt. In a new era of...

29 January 2026 • By Andrew Binns

Business

Accounting to ‘take a seat at the table’ of NSW school syllabus

With the accounting industry battling to appeal to students, the NSW government has put forward a draft syllabus...

29 January 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Alleged ‘shadow director’ of failing accounting firms to fight ban

A Melbourne man allegedly behind the failure of several law and accounting firms has won a bid for documents to assist...

28 January 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Super

AMP Bank re-enters SMSF property lending after 8-year hiatus

AMP Bank has re-entered the SMSF property lending space eight years after its previous exit, offering a unique...

28 January 2026 • By Emma Partis