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Accountants sweat on ‘non-stop’ wave of ATO super audits

The Tax Office’s intensified, data-led approach means that accountants have become inundated with superannuation...

27 September 2023 • By Christine Chen

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‘Shadow director’ banned for $17m crash of tax advisory companies

Philip Whiteman was involved with five Melbourne accounting and legal operations that collapsed in 2017.

26 September 2023 • By Philip King

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CA ANZ opens voting on revised conduct code

As the body’s AGM looms, its annual report shows losses widened to almost $9 million last year.

26 September 2023 • By Philip King

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Sportsbet ‘induced my gambling’: accountant in $26m fraud case

Benjamin Carter has begun civil action against the betting giant for allegedly unconscionable conduct in relation to...

25 September 2023 • By Naomi Neilson

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TPB slaps 5-year ban on accountant involved in $26m fraud

Benjamin Carter poses an “unacceptable” risk to the public and must be prevented from practising, the board said.

22 September 2023 • By Christine Chen

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Why ASIC has changed tack with audit reviews

The revised approach relies on an analysis of the “financial reporting chain” to select audit files for review.

22 September 2023 • By Greg Yanco

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Why adviser misconduct crackdown must focus on miscreant minority

Honesty and integrity remain hallmarks of the profession despite the aberrant behaviour of a few.

22 September 2023 • By Robyn Jacobson

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ASIC sues crypto exchange after customers lose $13m

The regulator alleges Bit Trade failed to comply with rules for a margin product and says the action should serve as a...

21 September 2023 • By Jon Bragg