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Lawyer outlines estate planning tips for accountants’ clients

One industry lawyer has outlined methods accountants can use to keep their SMSF clients away from estate planning...

05 November 2014 • By Katarina Taurian

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IPA backs adviser register

The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has sounded its support for the government’s public register of financial...

29 October 2014 • By Staff reporter

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ATO warns accountants they face $500m shortfall

Accountants are likely to bear the brunt of a $500 million red-tape reduction initiative as the tax office streamlines...

28 October 2014 • By Michael Masterman

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ATO issues warning on offshore income

The ATO has warned individuals with undisclosed offshore income and assets to disclose now or risk compliance action...

27 October 2014 • By Staff Reporter

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Rising red tape limiting financial advice

Moves to improve standards within the financial advice industry are effectively shutting average Australian households...

21 October 2014 • By Staff Reporter

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Chan & Naylor backs commissions payments

National accounting group Chan & Naylor has defended commission payments in the financial advice sector, saying their...

20 October 2014 • By Michael Masterman

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ATO gives insight to 'audit of auditors' process

In a compliance briefing last week the ATO has given insight to its process for auditing SMSF auditors, including what...

20 October 2014 • By Katarina Taurian

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IPA forms world's largest SMP group

The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) in Australia has joined with a UK-based professional body to form the...

15 October 2014 • By Michael Masterman