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  1. ‘Billion-dollar blow’: Cash rate hike set to send small businesses scrambling

    notable that the decision of the monetary policy board was unanimous,” Holden said. Gavan Ord, CPA business and investment lead, said the rate hike was set to hit households and small businesses hard as it would compound existing cost-of-living...

  2. CA ANZ voices support for trust administration modernisation

    TFN, which was not compulsory to complete, despite needing to be. Susan Franks, CA ANZ tax, super and financial services lead, said the amendments aimed to support pre-filling capabilities for beneficiaries’ income tax returns and ensure accurate tax...

  3. The only event you need this year: 18 Hours CPD at Crown Melbourne

    you can apply straight away. For principals and senior staff, it is also an investment in clarity. It is easier to plan and lead when you have stepped back from the day-to-day treadmill and listened to what is emerging across the profession. Crown...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Institute of Financial Professionals Australia
    • Category: Business
  4. How SMEs can tackle sluggish trading periods

    said OnDeck chief executive Cameron Poolman. Stalled productivity CPA Australia business investment and international lead, Gavan Ord, added: “Australia’s productivity growth has stalled, the regulatory burden has increased and inflation remains...

  5. Personal insolvency spike reflects ongoing economic pressure

    said. “What we’re seeing is the personal impact of prolonged business stress. For many business owners, years of pressure lead to personal insolvency as historic liabilities – including tax debts – materialise.” While business-related insolvencies...

  6. Why so many capable business owners feel financially incapable – and how accountants can help

    more likely to delay decisions, avoid risk entirely, or rely heavily on others to tell them what to do. Over time, this can lead to missed opportunities, underperformance, and frustration on both sides of the client–advisor relationship. From a...

  7. 7 figures, safe harbours, and cash flow: What Star Recruitment v Smith means for directors

    the safe harbour period, but do not mandate that one must. As Her Honour observed, the plaintiff's interpretation would lead to an "internal inconsistency" within the provision: parliament expressly specified a safe harbour period for director...

  8. Reduction to CGT discount could help abolish stamp duty: Grattan

    tax that we have in Australia. It is inter-generationally unfair, because it's mainly hitting younger people, and it does lead to inadequate use of housing stock," Coates said. Coates said while stamp duty is a state government tax, the states currently...

  9. A tax lawyer’s take on needed tax changes in SA

    Approaches, will reduce unnecessary burden on taxpayers, encourage voluntary compliance through clarity and fairness, and lead to a more productive relationship between RevenueSA and state residents. Cartland, who serves as the principal solicitor at...

  10. APS raises major concerns with changes to ancillary funds

    said. However, Fiander praised the government for increasing the number of new community charities, and said: “The two-year lead time for application of the new minimum distribution level for existing ancillary funds is sensible and aligning...

  11. IPA welcomes Tax Ombudsman's review into GIC

    Tax Ombudsman's review of the ATO's remission processes for the general interest charge (GIC) and is hopeful the review will lead to further improvements to the GIC remission process. Tax Ombudsman Ruth Owen handed down her review of the ATO's...

  12. Using AUSTRAC’s starter kits: A practical guide

    much of what you need. This is about adding one or two sensible checks, not rebuilding your process Nominate an AML/CTF lead – every firm needs someone who can make a call when something doesn’t quite feel right. This can be a partner, manager, or even...

  13. GIC remissions framework must balance 'integrity with empathy', says CPA

    One of the main concerns raised in the review was the inconsistency of the ATO's remission decisions. CPA Australia tax lead Jenny Wong said the findings aligned closely with concerns raised by members over several years, particularly regarding the...

  14. $1k standard deduction: tax simplicity, or a costly illusion?

    your records, stay informed, and don't settle for a standard result when you may be entitled to more. Jenny Wong is the tax lead at CPA Australia.

  15. Jamee White CPA - Founder & BAS Agent

    the most value. Staying ahead for me means watching where the profession is evolving and positioning our practice to lead, rather than follow. What is the toughest challenge you've faced in your role? How did you overcome it? Definitely changing the way...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: NextEra Bookkeeping
    • Category: Profiles
  16. Latest interest rate rise ‘making a difficult situation worse’

    services prices, and faltering consumer confidence are creating a perfect storm that, according to business and investment lead Gavan Ord, highlights the need for long-term reform. “These businesses are feeling bruised by higher fuel costs that are...

  17. 2026 DPN Surge: Why Early Intervention Beats the 21-Day Clock

    pressure, and intervene before enforcement mechanisms are triggered. Understanding the 21-Day Window and Why It Is Misleading The 21-day response period is often misunderstood, even by experienced directors. Many assume the countdown begins when the...

  18. Treasurer announces temporary relief for businesses impacted by fuel crisis

    continue to provide support for people experiencing serious financial hardship, and they'll also monitor conditions in the lead up to tax time," Chalmers added. The government has also announced that it would help small businesses access credit more...

  19. Australia overdue for productivity reform: CPA

    regarding productivity and profitability, following a dismal trend over several years. Gavan Ord, business and investment lead at CPA Australia, said that for more than a decade, the survey has told the same story: Australia’s small businesses...

  20. ATO to adopt 'more explicit and consistent' approach on tax debt interest

    dispel the myth that they do not provide finance businesses with tax debts. The Tax Office is hopeful this approach will lead to better management of debts on an ongoing basis and also resolve some of its current debt book, he said. Hirschhorn also said...