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Accountants must prepare for anti-money laundering reforms now, warn experts

Accountants need to get on the front foot and prepare for the sweeping reforms in the Anti-Money Laundering and...

24 February 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

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Anti-money laundering rules ‘inflexible’ for sole practitioners, small firms

The rules and the language contained in AUSTRAC’s exposure draft for the new anti-money laundering rules do not...

18 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Government to protect Aussies with ‘ironclad’ scam laws

The government has passed “the world’s toughest” anti-scam laws to prevent Australians from being an easy target for...

17 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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ATO updates client verification guidance

The Tax Office has clarified in a recent update that client-to-agent linking cannot be used as a method to verify a...

13 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Misappropriation of client funds lands director with 5-year ban

The Tax Practitioners Board has terminated a tax agent company and its director for the misappropriation of client...

13 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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Government must address ‘declining ATO service standards’, says CA ANZ

The professional body is calling for greater funding for the ATO to improve its efficiency and services for tax agents.

10 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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ATO reminds NFPs on looming deadline for self-review return

The Tax Office has cleared up some misconceptions around the new reporting obligations for not-for-profits with the 31...

05 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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ASIC continues crackdown on dodgy directors

The corporate regulator has taken enforcement action against four company directors and 58 individuals for...

03 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson