Regulation

Regulation

Inquiry raises concerns about ‘systemic misuse of accountants’ certificates’

Senators want to see sanctions applied to accountants previously reported to ASIC over the misclassification of...

16 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Government floats further regulatory changes in tax avoidance crackdown

The Assistant Treasurer has released a consultation paper exploring how any shortcomings with tax promoter penalty...

09 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Joint accounting bodies call for aged care bill amendments

The joint accounting bodies have proposed amendments to the New Aged Care Bill 2024 funding arrangements in a...

08 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

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TPB opts to caution ‘incompetent’ tax agent

The decision reflects a policy of applying graduated sanctions, the regulator has said.

07 October 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Amended version of section 15 still problematic for profession

The proposed changes to section 15 of the Code of Conduct instrument make some improvements to the former wording but...

04 October 2024 • By John Jeffreys, John Jeffreys Tax

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Company slapped with termination for ‘shocking, fraudulent activity’

The Tax Practitioners Board revealed the “egregious conduct” of a tax agent company has led to its termination for a...

04 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

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Government fails to deliver on agreed changes to code instrument: joint bodies

Amendments to the code of conduct instrument have led to substantial improvement but issues relating to Section 15...

04 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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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