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SMC calls for ‘swift’ legislation of parental leave scheme
The Super Members Council has urged the government to swiftly legislate the bill to pay super on paid parental leave to help close the gender pay gap.
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ATO expands guidance on promoter penalty laws after new legislation
The Tax Office has revised its practice statement on the application of the promoter penalty laws following the passage of legislation in May.
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Tax agent and client hit with 5-year sentences for ‘cheating tax system’
A former tax agent and client have been sentenced to a combined 10 years and six months’ imprisonment for refund fraud and avoidance of income tax.
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Australian businesses face cash flow and credit challenges, survey reveals
Australian SMEs are dissatisfied with their current working capital and large businesses are struggling to access credit, according to the CreditorWatch Business Sentimen...
KPMG to provide $33k to the Griffith Tax Clinic
The big four company announced it will provide the Griffith Tax Clinic with $33,000 in funding to supplement critical community work.
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Is it time to talk about quotas in financial services?
An executive at the Institute of Public Accountants has suggested that a discussion around the need for gender quotas in financial services may now be warranted.
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Funding, resource shortages threaten TPB oversight
A growing workload from new obligations and the PwC probe strains the small regulator’s limited resources.
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Government urged to exempt small firms from TPB reforms
The lower risk profile of small practices means they should not face the same scrutiny as larger ones, the NTAA says.
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ABA calls for extension of SME loan exemption
The professional body has urged Treasury to extend the small-business responsible lending obligations exemption to help small businesses access credit.
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Lawyer to stand trial for alleged money laundering scheme
A prominent lawyer and an accountant are due to face a Supreme Court trial on money laundering charges.
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Constant regulatory change threatens ‘future pipeline of tax profession’: SMSFA
Tax professionals are being hit with significant and cascading regulatory changes that are leaving them overwhelmed, the SMSF Association has warned the government.
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‘Stop, check and report’ scams, regulators warn
The Tax Office and ASIC have reminded businesses to stay cautious and vigilant towards suspicious cyber activity for the National Anti-Scams Centre’s ‘scams awareness...
Joint bodies fight for crucial changes to $3m super tax bill
Industry associations continue their push for amendments to be made to the $3 million super tax bill after independent members introduced proposed amendments to the bill....
Unregistered tax preparer fined $1.8m for record TASA breaches
Sydney accountant Jayden Van Dyke illegally prepared 3,359 returns over four years.
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How women can harness ‘personal power’ in leadership
Former federal MP Julia Banks insists that all women can use their personal power to advocate for a more inclusive workplace and support other women.
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Proposed TPB reforms ‘weaken due process’
New registration criteria to protect consumers could lead to unfair and harsh outcomes for tax practitioners, CA ANZ has warned.
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Victorian director gets 5-year ban for cooking the books
ASIC disqualified Richard Sparreboom after finding he falsified records and allowed two firms to trade while insolvent.
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Investors confident despite ‘economic headwinds’: CA ANZ
Australians are looking to increase the scale of their investments over the next 12 months despite inflation and global political unrest, according to new research.
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New Rising Stars Awards premiers for young accountants
Nominations and submissions have opened for the first-ever Rising Stars Awards for accountants aged 35 and under.
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Unemployment rises to highest level since November 2021
Jobs growth in Australia was solid for July but a rise in the participation rate meant the unemployment figure rose to 4.2 per cent, the latest ABS figures reveal.
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