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AI and client data: is your firm exposed?

As TPB enforcement of AI guidelines tightens, one question is keeping Australian accounting firms up at night: do your...

25 June 2026 • By ElfWorks

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High Court hands down significant Div 7A appeal decision

The High Court has published its appeal of the decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Bendel, which challenged the Tax...

10 June 2026 • By Naomi Neilson and Carlos Tse

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ASIC to explore ‘regulatory hooks’ it can use in KPMG investigation

The chair of ASIC said the regulator has “deep concerns” about the misconduct matters that have surfaced at the big...

09 June 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Former accountant's 'unlawful' tax agent services exposed by TPB investigation

An investigation by the TPB has found that a former accountant contravened the Tax Agent Services Act by providing tax...

03 June 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Complaints to Tax Ombudsman surge ahead of tax time

A complaints data snapshot released by the ombudsman reveals a sharp rise in complaints in recent months, with debt...

28 May 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

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Victorian accountant jailed for ‘devious’ money-making scheme

As part of a “cunning, long-time fraud”, a Victorian accountant fleeced his loyal clients out of almost $1.5 million.

14 May 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

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Professional Indemnity cover and AML/CTF compliance under Tranche 2

There have been a few questions raised about whether our Professional Indemnity PI Shield provides cover in relation...

14 May 2026 • By Karen McDonald, Accountancy Insurance

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ATO searches Sydney home amid scam syndicate joint investigation

The ATO has identified an alleged money mule recruiter following a joint investigation into an international scam...

11 May 2026 • By Emma Partis