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Queensland building regulator blacklists 15 accountants

The Queensland building industry regulator has indefinitely banned more than a dozen accountants for allegedly...

17 February 2020 • By Aidan Curtis

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ATO finalises its position on trust split arrangements

Capital gains tax consequences of trust split arrangements have been partly clarified, but more questions remain.

07 February 2020 • By Carlos Gouveia, Colin Biggers & Paisley

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SISFA warns against special treatment for accountants in advice reform

The Self-managed Independent Superannuation Funds Association (SISFA) has warned that further special regulatory...

03 February 2020 • By Sarah Kendell

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Cultivating positive relationships between property investors and the ATO

All too often, property investors are so focused on returns that they neglect to consider the tax implications of...

31 January 2020 • By Tasha Levy

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Unforeseen consequences in ATO late lodgement policy

The ATO’s recently announced policy to incentivise timely lodgement of SMSF annual returns by removing fund details...

29 January 2020 • By Sarah Kendell

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Restructured code of ethics will ‘stand the test of time’

The recent revision to the code of ethics for professional accountants will help strengthen auditor independence and...

29 January 2020 • By Jotham Lian

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Raise capital, not red flags

The survival rate for start-ups is understandably low and without adequate funding even the strongest business ideas...

24 January 2020 • By David Waters, Fei Huang, John Ratna, PwC Australia

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Liquidator sweats on AAT termination review

A former liquidator has succeeded in obtaining a stay decision on ASIC’s publishing of reasons for his registration...

24 January 2020 • By Jotham Lian