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  1. CA ANZ calls on government address ‘critical issues’ with FTE, FTDT provisions

    reduce compliance burdens, and remove existential threats for businesses and advisers,” Susan Franks, CA ANZ’s Australian leader of tax, superannuation and financial services, said. CA ANZ said there were “critical issues” with Australia’s FTE rules,...

  2. Clients frustrated by jargon, research finds

    Anthony Capano (pictured) said trust was built through every interaction. “When communication misses the mark, it can lead to misunderstandings and damage valuable relationships,” he said. “Firms that communicate consistently and personalise with care...

  3. CPA calls on Board of Taxation to simplify tax compliance

    government is willing to take a broader structural view rather than making only incremental changes,” CPA Australia’s tax lead Jenny Wong wrote to the Board of Taxation. “A combination of a broader consumption base (via the Goods and Services Tax),...

  4. How to be a good accountant in 2026

    practical value, and genuinely caring about outcomes, accountants help businesses grow and communities thrive. When we lead with integrity and service, we create real impact because together, we can make a difference.” Amy Fox, Goldi Group founder,...

  5. UNSW ‘systemic’ failures, $213,120 penalty: ‘Fundamentally a governance issue’

    and upgrade systems to support accurate time reporting.” Belinda Holden, payroll advisor and compliance and governance lead in people and culture at Catholic Education Sandhurst, said this case “reinforces that payroll compliance is fundamentally a...

  6. ‘Warning shot’: Experts react to ATO property development tax alert

    would soon face stricter regulatory scrutiny and possible penalties. Adam Crowley, national real estate and construction leader at RSM Australia, said the alert had put in-scope taxpayers “on notice,” but added that the ATO did not appear to be worried...

  7. Taxing the ‘fridge ciggy’: WHO pushes for ‘sugar tax’ on soft drinks

    professionals, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is adding another tax requirement into the mix that may go down like a lead balloon with soft drink fans. Data from the WHO revealed alcoholic and sugary drinks had become steadily cheaper in many...

  8. Why ATO compliance is about to feel very different for business owners

    lodgements, growing balances or inconsistent reporting patterns are often interpreted as warning signs. In many cases, they lead to earlier engagement from the ATO than business owners expect. I have seen firsthand how costly this can become. In one...

  9. ‘Another box-ticking exercise’: CPA, tax lawyer warn of new ATO GIC remission risks

    would “ultimately depend on whether decisions become more consistent and empathetic in practice”. Jenny Wong, CPA tax lead, said the reforms appeared to be a direct response to long standing issues raised by the Tax Ombudsman. “The ATO’s move to...

  10. Make the most of the ‘clarity window’ before it closes, adviser warns

    to do as an adviser – just come with genuine care and curiosity and ask, ‘What are you looking to do this year?’” “If we lead with that, it's not a difficult discussion, and it becomes a human discussion. I think that breaks down all the worry about...

  11. Digital Reporting Essentials: Key Investments for Australian Firms

    in your workforce, or maybe even an IT team, with a strong qualification, like a master in technology management. An IT lead in digital reporting should be able to: Oversee ERP, financial systems and data pipelines Understand structured reporting...

  12. ‘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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. 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...

  18. 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...

  19. 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...

  20. 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...

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