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  1. Australian SMEs struggling, performance data reveals

    economy and the industries most impacted give us insight into why this might be down compared to GDP,” he said. The lead indicator of the SME economic performance was based on over 17 million observations of 200,000 small businesses in Australia. The...

  2. Building a sustainable firm that thrives without you

    on the active involvement of the owner. This reliance frequently hinders owners from spending time away from their business, leading to potential burnout and limiting opportunities for strategic growth. Drawing from over 40 years of experience within...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Grace Robbie
    • Category: Business

  3. ‘Unjust’ foreign resident CGT changes could spook investors

    Tax Institute warns. Reforms to the foreign resident capital gains tax (CGT) regime could pile on compliance costs and even lead to double taxation, deterring much-needed overseas capital, experts say. In a submission to Treasury, The Tax Institute said...

  4. Little progress on superannuation and other measures

    proposed major, sweeping changes to the superannuation system. Although the measures were initially announced with years of lead time, little progress has been made on their implementation into law and much-needed preparation time is steadily ticking...

  5. Controversial ‘Airbnb tax’ set to become law

    Liberal opposition slammed the tax as unfair and pledged to repeal it if it won the 2026 state election. Opposition leader John Pesutto said: “This tax isn’t about getting more homes built and will only add to growing cost-of-living pressures under...

  6. Taxpayers put on notice over last-minute returns

    agent to help. “We’re all busy and time can get away from us, but lodging your tax return on time is really important,” tax lead Jenny Wong said. “So, if you haven’t already done it, set aside some time over the next week to compile your evidence and...

  7. How businesses can stay compliant with Christmas expenses

    to remember that the ATO has specific guidelines on what expenses can be claimed. A lack of understanding in this area could lead to unexpected tax issues, so businesses should take a few steps to ensure they stay compliant and avoid falling into the...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Coco Hou, Platinum Accounting Australia
    • Category: Tax

  8. Insight: Balancing profitability and work/life harmony at Access All Areas

    doesn’t mean equal – it’s more like a pendulum. Some weeks, work takes priority, and other weeks, personal life takes the lead. During our discussion, Catarina shared a pivotal moment where her kids gently pointed out that she was working too much. It...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Kyelie Baxter, IQ Accountants
    • Category: Business

  9. Forvis Mazars unveils new leadership and governance structure

    governing board. According to the firm, the group governance board would have a group executive committee entrusted with leadership and execution of decisions and implementation of strategies. With the new structure, Hélias as chairman was set to lead...

  10. Tackling the new landscape of climate reporting

    losing clients to firms that can provide this guidance. This is a chance for accountants to step up, provide clarity, and lead their clients into the future. How should accounting firms prepare to help their clients? It starts with education. Make sure...

  11. Further guidance needed on material loss issue

    has refrained from providing clear guidance on what constitutes a material loss for the ATO. This lack of specificity could lead to interpretations inconsistent with the policy objectives of the breach reporting requirements. Consider this scenario: A...

  12. The power of leveraging AI as a young accountant

    losing clients to firms that can provide this guidance. This is a chance for accountants to step up, provide clarity, and lead their clients into the future. How should accounting firms prepare to help their clients? It starts with education. Make sure...

  13. CPA urges government to scrap proposed extension of tax secrecy exceptions

    and investigate allegations of fraud and other misconduct. Belinda Zohrab-McConnell, CPA Australia regulations and standards lead, said the confidentiality of protected information was integral to maintaining taxpayer confidence to openly engage with...

  14. Why accountants must escape the validation career search trap

    for a new role. Addressing the limitations of a validation mindset In the accounting sector, a validation mindset can lead to stagnation and missed opportunities: Endless research without action: Accountants often overanalyse job trends, attend CPE...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Sue Parker, DARE Group
    • Category: Business

  15. ‘Critical’ months ahead for AML/CTF compliance

    As the July 2026 deadline approaches for new AML/CTF compliance in Australia, a leading risk consultant has warned that there’s no time to lose – especially for smaller firms. A leading risk consultant has warned that the months ahead will be...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Captivate Q
    • Category: Business

  16. Small change to secrecy provisions could combat phoenix activity: Joint bodies

    for new tax regulator secrecy provisions, as previously reported. Belinda Zohrab-McConnell, regulations and standards lead for CPA Australia, said the confidentiality of protected information was integral to maintaining taxpayer confidence to openly...

  17. Dealmakers could be impacted by rapidly evolving market, says M&A expert

    their forecasts for 2025. Speaking on a recent Under the Hood podcast episode, Andy Hough, partner at Pitcher Partners and lead of the Sydney M&A team, said the sentiment for 2025 had been labelled as “cautiously optimistic.” Hough said this was a...

  18. Tax advisory expert flags common small business CGT concession errors

    than $6 million. Once this criterion was met, the more critical and complex elements begin to apply, which can sometimes lead to common or recurring errors. Tuna said there was often a mix between general misunderstandings and more complex...

  19. Urgent action needed to improve audit regulation, warns CPA

    ASIC’s surveillance and inspection and better coordination across ASIC’s audit functions. CPA Australia, audit and assurance lead Tiffany Tan said registered company auditors play a crucial role in safeguarding Australia’s financial markets. Tan said...

  20. Major parties miss the mark with tax sweetener measures

    with Labor’s proposed introduction of the $1,000 instant tax deduction from 2026–27. Jenny Wong, CPA Australia tax lead, said the accounting body would not support the idea and rejected claims that it would result in reduced need for professional tax...

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