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Accountant charged with making false statements to ASIC

A Dural tax agent has been charged for lodging forms that were allegedly false or misleading in relation to three...

02 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Tax agent accused of $231k BAS fraud loses bid to halt TPB ban

A Sydney practitioner has failed to convince the AAT to confidentially stay the regulator’s termination decision.

23 September 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Is the Commissioner’s speech a turning point for the profession?

Rob Heferen’s recent speech at the Tax Institute suggests a positive shift in the way the ATO views the tax profession.

20 September 2024 • By John Jeffreys

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Consistent definitions critical for scam prevention legislation, warns BDO

BDO’s forensic services experts have welcomed draft legislation to establish a new scam prevention network but have...

17 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

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Perth man who spent $378k in fake GST refunds jailed

It is the latest conviction for the ATO’s Operation Protego, a crackdown on widespread GST rorts promoted on social...

16 September 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Businesses to face $50m fines under new anti-scam laws

The government has proposed a raft of obligations for banks, telcos, and social media platforms to protect consumers.

16 September 2024 • By Christine Chen

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CA ANZ shows support for amended anti-money laundering bill

The professional body welcomes changes made to the anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism bill following previous...

13 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

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Anti-money laundering bill to place further burden on accountants, warns CPA

The professional body is disappointed by the limited consultation undertaken on the significant and complex changes...

12 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson