Regulation

Regulation

ATO secures first criminal conviction for JobKeeper fraud

A Victorian man has been handed Australia’s first criminal conviction for JobKeeper fraud after attempting to access...

24 February 2021 • By John Buckley

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ATO yet to analyse profit-making companies on JobKeeper

The Tax Office is unlikely to review companies who have gone on to post large profits and paid out executive bonuses...

12 February 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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Why accountants and bookkeepers will join forces in 2021

A turbulent year has seen the profession grow closer than ever, with accountants and bookkeepers tipped to continue to...

05 February 2021 • By Robyn Tongol

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New credit reporting bill passes Parliament

Financial hardship information will soon feature on a person’s credit report, after new laws aimed at giving consumers...

05 February 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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Financial advisers push for ATO online access

Industry associations are urging the government to allow advisers access to the ATO’s online portal as part of the...

05 February 2021 • By Sarah Kendell

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ATO opens claims for first JobMaker quarter

The first claim period for the JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme is now underway, with the ATO reminding employers that...

03 February 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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Accounting bodies fight back against mandatory e-invoicing

Australia’s largest professional accounting bodies have now unequivocally told the government not to mandate...

02 February 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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ASIC chair to step down despite being cleared of wrongdoing

ASIC chair James Shipton will step down from his role once a successor has been found, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has...

29 January 2021 • By Jotham Lian