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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. $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.

  6. 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
  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. What your SMSF commercial property clients are getting wrong right now

    later may find the window closing fast. I arrange several commercial property valuations each week, and from experience, lead times of up to six weeks are common. "SMSF borrowing was almost banned – is it still worth pursuing?" A meaningful number of...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Nadine Connell, Smart Business Plans
    • Category: Super
  13. SBR specialist launches database displaying practitioners’ success rates

    and interest rates are increasing, and consumer spending is tightening,” Archer said. “The current trading challenges will lead to many businesses carrying ATO and other debts they can’t pay. The SBR process can be a genuine lifeline for those...

  14. RSM welcomes updated PCG on transfer pricing for inbound distributors

    inbound distributors to reflect recent market conditions. Liam Delahunty, partner and international tax and transfer pricing lead at RSM Australia, said the updated practical compliance guide (PCG) was welcome, and provided inbound distributors with...

  15. Why governance needs more accountants in the boardroom

    opens Board nominations from 11-29 May, eligible members have an opportunity to bring accounting, governance and strategic leadership expertise to the profession’s highest level. From 11 to 29 May, CPA Australia is inviting nominations for its Board of...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: CPA Australia
    • Category: Business
  16. ‘Revenue grab:’ practitioners slam 30% trust distribution tax

    a policy it had proposed back in 2019: a 30 per cent minimum tax on discretionary trust distributions. Jenny Wong, tax lead at CPA Australia, said such a policy would amount to a “revenue grab,” adding that the timing and lack of detail were causing...

  17. ‘The practical reform we’ve been advocating for’: CA ANZ, CPA welcome IAWO changes

    asset‑purchase decisions since the pandemic. Both CA ANZ and CPA have welcomed the move. CPA Australia business investment lead Gavan Ord described the decision as “a critical step toward giving small businesses the certainty they have long been calling...

  18. Key tax changes and measures from the 2026 federal budget

    welcomed the changes, stating that they would “help businesses invest, grow and create jobs". CA ANZ tax and superannuation lead Susan Franks said that for years, the short-term, year-to-year thresholds for these incentives had created confusion for...

  19. Federal budget confirms major tax changes to trusts, CGT

    handed down the federal budget for 2026–27, unveiling the details of his major tax reform package. As widely reported in the lead-up to the budget, the government plans to introduce a 30 per cent minimum tax on discretionary trust distributions....

  20. Budget shortchanges new investors and young Australians, CPA Australia says

    under the guise of tax reforms, CPA Australia said in response to the 2026–27 federal budget. CPA Australia’s tax lead Jenny Wong said the federal budget should have been an opportunity to “simplify the system, support investments and improve...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Naomi Neilson
    • Category: Tax