Regulation

Regulation

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

more from regulation

Regulation

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

Regulation

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

Regulation

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

Regulation

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

Regulation

CSLR blowout to 'further decimate financial advice sector', says CPA

The increased costs for professionals resulting from the levy will put financial advice further out of reach for...

03 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

What the new wage compliance code means for SMEs

The new Small Business Wage Compliance Code has been designed with SMEs in mind. Here’s how to update your clients.

31 January 2025 • By Dale Dixon, MYOB

Regulation

The case for progressive climate risk disclosure in 2025

With mandatory climate reporting commencing in Australia, companies have an opportunity to demonstrate leadership on...

31 January 2025 • By Ben Stuart, Xpansiv