Business

Perth accountant charged with five counts of insider trading: ASIC

A Perth accountant has been charged with five counts of insider trading.

02 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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Regulation

TPB finalises TASA determination guidance

The long-awaited guidance addresses industry concerns over the changes before the regime starts in January.

24 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Top tax changes in 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, it is useful to reflect on key developments in the tax landscape for small and medium-sized...

24 December 2024 • By John Jeffreys, John Jeffreys Tax

Business

ATO shares payroll data to monitor mutual obligations, provider claims

An STP data-matching initiative aims to improve the administration of welfare program Workforce Australia, with...

19 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

CPA outlines gaps in system for combating financial abuse

Better co-ordination between legal, financial and social services and increased awareness is critical to address...

19 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Reckon welcomes Cashflow Manager to software family

Reckon has acquired Cashflow Manger and its 20,000 clients as part of a $8.75 million agreement with Money Management...

19 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Voluntary wage compliance code looms for SMEs

The Fair Work Ombudsman has reminded SMEs that from 1 January 2025, intentionally underpaying wages or entitlements...

24 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Ex-liquidator who stole $3m from clients gets 4 years’ jail

Peter Amos pleaded guilty to misappropriating funds from five companies over six years for his own benefit.

18 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Division 7A rules in need of ‘care and maintenance’, says tax partner

Some of the inconsistency and uncertainty surrounding Division 7A highlights the need for certain areas of tax law to...

18 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

COSBOA calls for comprehensive SME support following IR changes

Australian SMEs must “draw a line in the sand” against increased costs and complexities caused by recent industrial...

18 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Government’s AI plan must include small business focus, says CPA

The professional body has urged the government to do more to encourage the adoption of AI by small businesses.

17 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Fake cleaners, horse breeders, project managers: tax scammers in 2024

The ATO had its hands full this past year tracking down the thousands of fraudsters who invented fake businesses to...

27 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Reinstating EV subsidies key to market’s future: report

More support is needed to boost sales and match adoption rates of other developed nations, according to the peak...

17 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

A year of major reforms and new obligations

2024 was another big year for regulation with accountants forced to contend with a multitude of new obligations and...

29 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Interest in super surges across Gen Z, Millennials

Gen Z and Millennials have begun to take greater interest in their superannuation as cost-of-living pressures persist,...

17 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Retail and hospitality to recover from sales slump, data reveals

The retail and hospitality sectors are set to bounce back as the festive season kicks off, according to recent data...

16 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

ATO flags priority areas for Next 5,000 reviews for 2025

The Tax Office has provided guidance on how groups within the Next 5,000 program can prepare for a risk-based review...

16 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Tax Office issues cyber warning for tax professionals

Tax professionals must ensure the security of their business premises, client information and digital resources over...

16 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson