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  1. PwC reforms a disproportionate response: CA ANZ

    costs, particularly in the areas of internal governance procedures and professional indemnity cover. It could also lead to increased financial risk for owners of firms and expose accountants to more frequent, uncoordinated and lengthy regulatory...

  2. December retail turnover falls 2.7% in wake of Black Friday sales

    shows that underlying retail spending remains subdued when we look through the volatile movements over recent months in the lead up to Christmas.” The December decline hit all non-food sectors that had been boosted by Black Friday sales, with the...

  3. Amir Ishak - Providing Optimum Tax Solutions to Property Investors

    Amir Ishak is a highly experienced tax accountant and property advisor who leads Property Tax Specialists in providing tailored solutions to help clients maximise returns and protect their assets. With over 20 years' experience across accounting,...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Property Tax Specialists
    • Category: Profiles
  4. PwC ousted acting CEO Kristin Stubbins ‘against her will’, inquiry hears

    Senators say her treatment was the “classic story” of a woman being promoted to a leadership role during a crisis, only to be replaced after cleaning up the mess. PwC International removed Australia acting CEO Kristin Stubbins despite her desire to...

  5. Where can an accounting career take you?

    accounting role. Become a CPA with our globally-recognised accounting designation and set yourself up to make an impact to lead the future. Apply now. 3. Finance business partner Finance business partners act as trusted advisers within a business. They...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: CPA Australia
    • Category: Business
  6. 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...

  7. 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
  8. ‘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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. 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...

  18. 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...

  19. 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
  20. ‘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