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TPB to implement safeguards against ‘vexatious breach reports’

The TPB has assured tax agents that any frivolous or malicious reports made under the dob-in provisions will be viewed...

02 May 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Government shirks big 4, senator calls for government consulting revamp

Senator Barbara Pocock has called for reforms to government consulting engagements as the Department of Finance...

24 April 2024 • By Nick Wilson

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ATO ‘underestimated’ impact of Collins licensing decision: Hirschhorn

The second commissioner told the Inquiry into Consulting he regrets not escalating the PwC matter more rapidly given...

23 April 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Global ethics body to probe firm culture amid accounting ‘trust crisis’

The IESBA will look to tighten its code and step up its leadership role in a new three-year strategy to address...

15 April 2024 • By Christine Chen

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When the Federal Court agrees with ACA: Vestey Trusts invalid

Obvious flaws in the Vestey Trust meant that the representations promoting it were false and misleading.

12 April 2024 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

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AFP busts business that allegedly washed $1bn for 1.2k tax evaders

The ongoing investigation is part of the ATO-led Serious Financial Crime Taskforce’s crackdown on false invoicing...

12 April 2024 • By Christine Chen

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Accounting firm, related party to pay $26m for ‘usurping’ client investment

Mulcahy and Co breached confidentiality and fiduciary obligations by using confidential client information to...

12 April 2024 • By Nick Wilson

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ASIC unveils plans to ramp up surveillance on auditor independence

The corporate regulator plans to undertake a review of auditor compliance across key systemic requirements in 2024–25.

09 April 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee