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ATO defines ‘appropriate reviewer’ approach to independence threats

The ATO has issued new guidance on the application and use of an appropriate reviewer when assessing independence...
16 July 2021 • By Tony Zhang

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Shake-up in the practice management landscape for accountants
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Shake-up in the practice management landscape for accountants

It’s been an interesting time in the accounting software industry, with two big players having changed owners.
09 July 2021 • By APS Software
ATO extends STP finalisation due date
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ATO extends STP finalisation due date

Employers have been given additional time to complete their Single Touch Payroll finalisation declaration this year as...
30 June 2021 • By Jotham Lian
Financial regulators ASIC APRA to be regulated by new authority
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Financial regulators ASIC, APRA to be regulated by new authority

Legislation that will create a new watchdog to scrutinise Australia’s twin-peaks financial regulator model has now...
25 June 2021 • By Jotham Lian
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NSW ‘dressed for success’ with a budget geared towards health, infrastructure

In handing down New South Wales’ 2021–22 state budget, the Berejiklian government said it had three objectives:...
23 June 2021 • By John Buckley
Queensland delivers sound budget in a ‘straitjacket’
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Queensland delivers sound budget in a ‘straitjacket’: CPA

The industry body has warned that the Queensland government’s state budget emerges as one founded on good intentions...
16 June 2021 • By John Buckley
Accountants, ATO officers honoured on the Queen’s birthday
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Accountants, ATO officers honoured on the Queen’s birthday

Three prominent accountants and two senior ATO officers have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List.
15 June 2021 • By Jotham Lian
New client verification standards require education: IPA
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New client verification standards require education: IPA

The ATO and the Tax Practitioners Board should educate practitioners on their new client verification obligations...
11 June 2021 • By Jotham Lian