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Why accountants must speak up or be punished for sins of the few

A regulatory crackdown motivated by “bad actors” and “systemic abuse” unfairly tars the profession.

25 August 2023 • By John Jeffreys

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Federal Court dismisses ASIC’s case against liquidator

A Gold Coast liquidator has won a four-year legal battle against the regulator with the Federal Court dismissing...

23 August 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Conflicts of interest, workloads put accountants in ethics spotlight

Common issues can be exacerbated by pressure to get the job done, say two specialists in the ethics of the profession.

21 August 2023 • By Philip King

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‘Technology throws up fresh ethical challenges for accountants’

Artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies throw up fresh ethical challenges for accountants who need to...

18 August 2023 • By Philip King

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Sixth person charged over alleged $US100m investment scam

AFP claims international crime syndicate is using fraudulent bank accounts and crypto-currency.

18 August 2023 • By Philip King

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Best & Less forced to back pay hundreds of managers $5.2m

The retailer short-changed staff across its network an average of $7,600 apiece.

17 August 2023 • By Philip King

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Directors cop 3-year bans for collapsed companies owing $17m

ASIC imposes less-than-maximum disqualifications for two unrelated directors responsible for nine failed companies...

17 August 2023 • By Philip King

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Plutus Payroll scammers plead case ahead of sentencing

With three of their co-conspirators in the $105m fraud already jailed, two “principal players” make final submissions.

17 August 2023 • By Naomi Neilson