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  1. Accountants cautious over office return as states reopen

    people returning will be low initially and will grow as confidence builds,” Mr Nickless said. Accenture geographic services lead Australia & New Zealand, Lisa Crennan, said that there was no expectation that their staff would return to offices by a...

  2. Accountants called to lead fight against corruption

    The Institute of Public Accountants chief executive, Andrew Conway has backed the initiative, calling on accountants to help lead the fight against corruption. “Corruption not only erodes trust, it has a direct detrimental impact on economic growth,”...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Reporter
    • Category: Business
  3. Accountants best placed to lead ethical AI use: CA ANZ, ACCA

    As trusted advisers with a high professional regard for ethics, accountants should be tasked with leading the charge on the ethical adoption of artificial intelligence, peak bodies say. A new report published by the Association of Chartered Certified...

  4. Accountants at risk under responsible lending reforms

    and inject credit into the economy. Keddie Waller, head of public practice at CPA Australia, believes such reforms could lead to a return of a practice where banks request accountants to sign off on a client’s ability to repay a loan as part of the...

  5. Accountants and planners ‘turf war' set to escalate

    compliance, accountants have long enjoyed a system that closely mirrored self-regulation; but changes to SMSF advice will lead to a higher level of monitoring and regulation. Mr Clatworthy agreed, noting that “typically, accountants look backwards, with...

  6. Accountants ‘disappointed’ by withdrawal of disallowance motion

    a clear list of issues that need to be disclosed when applicable,” said CPA Australia regulations and standards lead, Belinda Zohrab-McConnell. “Large parts of the determination’s obligations should be familiar to our members as they are drawn from the...

  7. Accountant made to create his own payslips, claims underpayment of $31k

    said. “Mr Ahmed stated that he needed full-time paid work in order to be eligible for a skills assessment that would lead to him getting a visa to stay in Australia.” The accountant told the court that during the four months of unpaid work, he worked on...

  8. Accountant faces court over lodging false documents

    investment schemes outside the legal requirements”. In June ASIC accepted an enforceable undertaking from the former Banksia lead auditor Warren John Sinnott, suspending him until 2019. Discussing Mr Sinnott’s case, ASIC commissioner John Price said it...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Business
  9. Accountant calls on industry to address ‘trusted adviser myth’

    delaying action and offer solutions,” Senatore said. “As an accountant or bookkeeper, you have the knowledge and insight to lead conversations about financial health. Rather than waiting for clients to raise concerns, take the initiative.” “By regularly...

  10. Accountability for Accountants: The secret to a successful 2025

    accountability comes in. While it’s often thought of as a tool for teams, it’s just as powerful for business owners and leaders. Accountability provides the structure, perspective, and nudges you need to achieve your goals - even when client demands or...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michelle Broadbent, Accountability Circle
    • Category: Business
  11. ACCI hits out at Labor's tax proposal

    Industry (ACCI) has slammed company tax changes proposed by the federal Labor Party, saying they could damage investment and lead to fewer job opportunities. The Labor Party has proposed tax reform based around four key pillars: Worldwide Gearing Ratio:...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Staff Reporter
    • Category: Tax
  12. ACCI and VCCI move to empower female SME leaders

    The small business advocates are bolstering a pioneering women-in-business program to support aspiring female leaders and business owners across Australia. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has announced the national expansion of...

  13. ACCC casts doubts over MYOB acquisition of GreatSoft

    last year following the announcement of the proposed acquisition. The ACCC believes the proposed deal could potentially lead to increased prices, reduction in customer service, or a reduction in investment in product innovation because of a lack of...

  14. Abuse in the tax system leading to ‘devastating outcomes’ for victims: IGTO

    Services Australia to improve the frequency and quality of the information referred, and improve its data matching, it might lead to better enforcement, which would increase the flow of child support payments, and eventually reduce the opportunity for...

  15. AAT upholds TPB decision to terminate tax agent registration

    satisfied that he was a fit and proper person to be registered as a tax agent. The AAT also said that his conduct failed to lead by example as a tax agent by not meeting personal tax obligations promptly as well as not demonstrating any remorse...

  16. AAT affirms TPB’s termination of tax agent registration

    of the TPB’s findings were that by failing to disclose various overdue tax obligations, Mr Hill had made false and misleading statements to the TPB relating to his personal taxation affairs in his 31 March 2016 registration renewal application, his 11...

  17. AAT affirms grounding of former tax agent amid bankruptcy probe

    to revoke the DPO to allow him to travel to the United Kingdom, where his wife resided, but was subsequently refused, leading to Mr Moltoni’s application to the AAT to review the decision. The AAT ultimately refused to overturn the commissioner’s...

  18. A&M Tax continues Australian expansion with senior appointments

    and finance functions across 130 countries, particularly in the technology, media, and telecom sectors. Panhwar, who will lead the transfer pricing team from Melbourne, advises clients on complex issues such as inbound/outbound debt flows, business...

  19. 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...

  20. A reminder: The super powers of SMSFs do not extend to enabling early access

    lifestyle expenses. While generally marketed as 'legal loopholes' the schemes are both unlawful and (on discovery) can lead to severe adverse consequences. As specialist SMSF advisers (and indeed those with only a working understanding of the...