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ATO to lead two new crime taskforces

The tax office will lead two newly-prescribed taskforces set up to combat threats from phoenix businesses and the...

09 March 2015 • By Staff Reporter

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Accountants need to move on licensing now, says ASIC

ASIC has told accountants they need to “get their skates on” or risk not being able to provide SMSF advice beyond June...

20 February 2015 • By Staff Reporter

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Lawyer outlines accountants' outsourcing obligations

Financial services law firm The Fold has outlined the key points accountants must consider when outsourcing work to...

20 February 2015 • By Michael Masterman

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ASIC accepts EU from liquidator

ASIC today announced it has accepted an enforceable undertaking from a Victorian liquidator under which the liquidator...

19 February 2015 • By Staff Reporter

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ATO hands down unusual penalty

The tax office has recommended an SMSF trustee receive a first-of-its-kind penalty for failing to lodge annual returns.

19 February 2015 • By Katarina Taurian

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CPA modelling makes case for GST reform

A new report from CPA Australia has found GST reform could deliver tax cuts, improve household incomes and boost...

19 February 2015 • By Staff Reporter

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ATO stepping up monitoring and taking more action

Taxpayers Australia has warned that the tax office is increasing its surveillance of the SMSF sector and is taking...

18 February 2015 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Lawyer warns accountants on unlicensed advice

Financial services law firm Sophie Grace has expressed concern that the new licensing regime may tempt accountants to...

16 February 2015 • By Katarina Taurian