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  1. Greens, accountants go head-to-head over WFH debate

    equality gains, it will also increase workforce participation and ultimately boost productivity,” the party said. Greens Leader and spokesperson on women, Larissa Waters, said: “The Prime Minister supports Victorian Labor Premier Jacinta Allen’s push...

  2. Accounting firms falling behind on AI as skills gap widens

    Accounting firm leaders are facing a widening skills gap in AI, with most admitting they lack a clear strategy and remain stuck in the experimentation stage. According to Thomson Reuters’ Future of Professionals 2025 report, based on responses from...

  3. Accountant calls on industry to address ‘trusted adviser myth’

    delaying action and offer solutions,” Senatore said. “As an accountant or bookkeeper, you have the knowledge and insight to lead conversations about financial health. Rather than waiting for clients to raise concerns, take the initiative.” “By regularly...

  4. Aussies not confident using Right to Disconnect, research shows

    culture and clear policies.” “While the law sets the expectation, the real work lies with employers to formalise policies, lead by example, and empower their people. This is especially true for managers, who are often at the frontline of this issue, but...

  5. SME tech adoption key to driving economic activity, COSBOA says

    and affordable tools. With these enablers in place, small businesses will be well placed to weather future volatility and lead Australia’s next chapter of inclusive and digitally-driven economic growth.”

  6. Most SMBs find accountants through word of mouth

    QuickBooks, sought and received responses from 506 Australian small businesses and 404 practising accountants. Referrals lead the way According to the research, seven in 10 SMBs found their current accountant through referrals or word of mouth. Among...

  7. Communication key to effectively strengthen bookkeeper, accountant relationships

    Tait noted the first step forward was finding an accountant or bookkeeper who aligned with similar workflows, which would lead to the creation of win-win situations. According to Tait, if communication channels were opened and a solid relationship was...

  8. BDO Australia appoints new Melbourne office managing partner

    announced that Jason de Boer will be its new office managing partner at its Melbourne CBD office. Jason de Boer is set to lead as the new Melbourne OMP, which the firm said “mark[s] the next stage in the firm’s leadership journey”. De Boer began his...

  9. BlackLine launches purpose-built AI for CFOs

    at BlackLine. “What truly separates BlackLine is our unwavering commitment to that principle, which uniquely positions us to lead the AI revolution in finance. With Verity, we are giving finance professionals AI they can trust – powerful, transparent,...

  10. ‘Better nation, better conversation’: Spender, Richardson’s take on tax reform

    Spender said. “I want a tax system that works for everyone – prince or pauper. Inequality in our tax system will, I believe, lead to social dislocation.” Richardson noted that despite much room for improvement within the tax system, it was important to...

  11. Avoid last-minute AML/CTF scramble, warns recruiter

    2026, Rippon said this number would increase by an estimated 70,000 to 90,000. The sharp uptick in regulated entities could lead to resourcing crunches as firms compete for AML/CTF expertise, Rippon warned. He said that firms that prepared well in...

  12. ‘Now is the time to support the arts’: GST reform to bolster NSW arts sector

    platforms for the creative industries to flourish, coupled with limited intervention and strategic investment would likely lead to further, perhaps even irreversible, decline for the arts in Australia.”

  13. Why auditors are the guardians of trust in the age of AI

    of the real world. If historical data contains bias, AI will reproduce it, even amplify it. Left unchecked, this could lead to distorted outcomes in lending, hiring, or even annual reporting. This is where auditors step in as the ‘guardians of...

  14. Accounting bodies welcome Board of Taxation ‘red tape’ review

    steps that would cut compliance costs and free up business owners to focus on running their business,” CPA Australia’s tax lead, Jenny Wong, said. “The complexity of Australia’s fringe benefits tax regime is another area ripe for reform. Small...

  15. Audit Firms Scramble to Adapt as Global Tax Rules Shift

    development, system choices, and client service to keep pace. This setting brings both strain and room to grow. Business leaders now expect not only precise reports, but also clear direction on staying aligned with shifting requirements. The ability to...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Matthew Kayser
    • Category: Tax
  16. Fraud case halted after ATO investigator found to have altered evidence

    the tax fraud investigation, according to court documents. ATO criminal investigator Anthony Rains was nominated as the lead investigator for the case on 22 January 2018. That day, he participated in a meeting with the ATO’s audit team regarding...

  17. Dangers of AI Hallucinations: The recent Deloitte Report

    than to admit ignorance” says Youngman. “Furthermore, most AI models lack a live database to validate output. This can lead to the creation of plausible but entirely fictional content.” James McPhedran, co-founder of Elfworks, believes people learn best...

  18. ‘Common sense’: Government bows to super tax pressure

    the government and have said it was “common sense” for these changes to be made. Richard Webb, CPA Australia superannuation lead, said the government had finally listened to the concerns surrounding the legislation and the outcome would help make the...

  19. Why accountants are becoming the real dealmakers in property

    skills.” They’re deal skills. And as property transactions become more complex, they’re what will define the accountants who lead versus the ones left on the sidelines. Looking ahead The accountant’s role in property is expanding fast. We’re not just...

  20. Accountants, industry bodies rally behind Tax Ombudsman's ATO service review

    resort. It also reinforces the IGTO’s findings that service standards have deteriorated to this extent.” CPA Australia’s tax lead, Jenny Wong, said CPA members had long been expressing that the ATO’s phone line and digital support channels were not...