Regulation

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Proposed ATO penalty regime faces backlash

The government is unlikely to confer new powers to the ATO to allow it to impose administrative penalties on tax...

27 January 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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Reshaping the regulation framework for limited advice

With ASIC exploring how access to affordable advice can be improved, including scaled or limited advice, BT head of...

22 January 2021 • By Robyn Tongol

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‘No demand shortage’: Predictions for the profession in 2021

Accounting professionals are likely to remain in hot demand over the coming year as they continue to play a pivotal...

14 January 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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ATO provides update on timeline for auditor independence guidance

The ATO plans to publish detailed guidance on the independence standards impacting in-house audits and its compliance...

14 January 2021 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Liquidator sees registration suspended after AAT review

A registered liquidator has succeeded in reducing his banning order following a review by the Administrative Appeals...

14 January 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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Tribunal reduces agent’s banning order

A deregistered tax agent has successfully reduced his banning order by half after pleading his case with the...

11 January 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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SMEs cautioned on cash-flow pressure as insolvency reforms kick in

Troubled businesses looking to access the new simplified debt restructuring process should be wary of a potential...

07 January 2021 • By Reporter

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Firms warned against delaying audit decisions for ATO letter

SMSF firms holding off on making business decisions regarding the auditor independence standards until they receive...

07 January 2021 • By Miranda Brownlee