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Bodies shed light on referral issues with incoming Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms

Accountants may be considered a reporting entity for the purposes of the AML/CTF laws where they outsource designated...

27 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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2026 DPN Surge: Why Early Intervention Beats the 21-Day Clock

The regulatory environment for company directors has shifted sharply over the past two years, with the Australian...

17 March 2026 • By Matthew Kayser

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Tax Ombudsman kicks off review into OSfA

The review will explore improvements to Online Services for Agents and Practice Mail following significant concerns...

16 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Tax agents air frustrations about delays with new GIC remission forms

The ATO's new system for lodging GIC remission requests through OSFA is causing delays in remission decisions in some...

13 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Tax practitioner charged with multiple counts of fraud

A Brisbane-based tax agent and SMSF auditor has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly misappropriating...

11 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Involvement of accountants in $1bn home loan fraud 'concerning', says Senator...

The Labor senator has questioned the corporate regulator about what role accountants may have played in the creation...

10 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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GIC remissions framework must balance 'integrity with empathy', says CPA

The professional body has said interest charges should support compliance rather than exacerbate financial distress...

06 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Former tax agent convicted over misleading statement in registration renewal

The Tax Practitioners Board has said the recent conviction of a former tax agent reinforces the importance of full...

04 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee