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  1. ‘Advisory is not for everyone’, but it’s important

    founder and CFO David Maher and Hailston & Co head of advisory Dimitri Matsouliadis sat on a panel alongside Fathom’s sales lead, Gavin Fernandes, to highlight the benefit advisory brings to businesses of all sizes. The overarching subject of the panel...

  2. No compliance, no extension: Accountant warns late lodgers as 31 Oct deadline looms

    returns are one of the ATO’s most visible compliance red flags, and misunderstanding the lodgment program’s rules can lead to hefty penalties and missed opportunities for a legitimate deferral. As tax professionals, we’re reminding clients that the May...

  3. Don’t replace junior staff with AI, warns CPA

    to perform higher-level and more complex strategic tasks,” CPA Australia’s business investment and international lead, Gavan Ord, said. “Businesses must not underestimate the importance of keeping people in the loop. Specialist human oversight remains...

  4. Board of Taxation opens consultation for 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...

  5. Positive workplace culture key to enhancing productivity, says principal

    has long been associated with high pressure, long hours, and a culture that prioritises results over people. However, leading practitioners like Simone Palfreyman are challenging this outdated mindset. Ahead of the Women in Finance Summit 2025,...

  6. ‘The silver tsunami’: SMC calls for super system reforms

    the best retirement income solution for them, preservation of flexibility and retiree choice, and fixing issues that lead to dual super accounts for retirees. The SMC said reform must be taken seriously and put into action, as in 2024–25, around 64 per...

  7. CPA backs Tax Ombudsman’s refreshed work plan

    ATO’s opportunities to use AI and the TPB’s management of significant breach reports. Jenny Wong, CPA Australia tax policy lead, said the Ombudsman’s work plan demonstrated a strong understanding of the practical and emerging challenges faced by...

  8. Developing staff knowledge in the age of AI

    danger isn't just lost time but lost intellectual muscle. The repetitive tasks, though simple, are the building blocks that lead to deep financial fluency. By performing and reviewing these entries, juniors learn the why behind the transaction,...

  9. ‘Let the real work begin’: Payday Super laws pass parliament

    regulations are practical, delivering a smooth transition for employers, payroll providers and funds alike. ASFA will lead that work on behalf of the sector.” Treasurer Jim Chalmers revealed the legislation would ensure a benefit to the retirement...

  10. Further monetary easing not a ‘done deal,’ economists say

    range of geopolitical risks remain a threat to the global economy. This could all weigh on growth in aggregate demand and lead to weaker labour market conditions in the domestic economy.” The board also said it was uncertain about the restrictiveness of...

  11. Payday super transition must be 'fair and practical', CPA says

    is a positive step for workers, but the transition must be fair and practical for employers,” Richard Webb, superannuation lead at CPA Australia, said. “Many businesses will need to overhaul payroll systems, change clearing houses, and retrain staff –...

  12. Family trust rules in desperate need of reform, CPA warns

    families (the Thomas case) is facing a $13.2 million tax bill for an administrative mistake. Jenny Wong, CPA Australia tax lead, said that while the Thomas case was “headline-grabbing” and involved big numbers, the issue at stake ran much deeper as it...

  13. ATO invites feedback on updated rental tax deduction compliance guide

    out during ‘peak periods.’ “The ATO’s draft interpretation states that using such properties during ‘peak periods’ may lead to a conclusion that the holiday home is not mainly used to produce assessable income,” Greco said. “Their interpretation focuses...

  14. Beware barter credit tax, super schemes, ATO cautions

    then donating these barter credits to DGR and claiming a larger tax deduction than they’re entitled to, which would lead to those involved having to repay the tax, face heavy penalties, interest and potential legal action. Dale said under the promoter...

  15. Insolvency experts warn against ‘dodgy’ SBR offers

    unethical commission agents and offshore call centres pushing false hope to desperate directors,” he said. “Unregulated lead generators. Commission-based spruikers. Facebook ads promising miracles. Cold callers guaranteeing 80 per cent ATO debt cuts....

  16. ATO’s holiday home owner tax changes spur taxpayers to be ‘wary and proactive’

    shared the way the ATO would assess this was by determining if the property was rented out during peak periods, which could lead to the conclusion that the holiday home was not mainly used to produce assessable income. “Their interpretation focuses on...

  17. CPA urges AI use for young business owners

    Australians to seize the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. Gavan Ord, CPA Australia’s Business Investment Lead, says that AI is reshaping business models and potentially lowering barriers to entry, making this an opportune moment for...

  18. No, seriously, where are the women?

    to bolster gender inclusivity. The Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) is actively looking to boost female leadership and representation in the insolvency sector, as women only made up just 16 per cent of registered trustees and 10 per cent...

  19. ‘Mindset, structure, culture’: Key themes to thriving advisory

    to provide the service to its full potential, according to advisory expert Brent Szalay. Brent Szalay, managing director of Leaders in Business, said from his experience in training accountants on their advisory skills, he had identified 12 traps he...

  20. A reminder: The super powers of SMSFs do not extend to enabling early access

    lifestyle expenses. While generally marketed as 'legal loopholes' the schemes are both unlawful and (on discovery) can lead to severe adverse consequences. As specialist SMSF advisers (and indeed those with only a working understanding of the...

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