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  1. 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...

  2. Getting the foundations right for responsible AI in small businesses

    AI is evolving faster than many small businesses’ governance frameworks, reinforcing the need for clear, practical guidance on responsible use. AI can lift productivity, streamline compliance and improve decision‑making. Yet for many small and medium...

  3. General transfer balance cap set to rise to $1.7m

    for the December quarter at 117.2, indexation of the general transfer balance cap is set to occur on 1 July, which may lead to increased complexity where clients have already commenced pensions. The Australian Bureau of Statistics announced on Wednesday...

  4. Further work to be done on TASA changes, says Tax Institute

    taxpayers will be trying to handle tax matters themselves in an excessively complex tax landscape. “This will inevitably lead to more errors, late payments and lodgments, or failures to pay and lodge – ultimately, degrading the integrity of our tax...

  5. Further relief needed for genuine employers under Payday Super: The Tax Institute

    to Payday Super may incur more than 12 months of contributions for some employers in a single financial year. This may lead to top concessional contribution cap issues or excess contributions tax outcomes despite zero change to actual entitlements,...

  6. Further monetary easing not a ‘done deal,’ economists say

    range of geopolitical risks remain a threat to the global economy. This could all weigh on growth in aggregate demand and lead to weaker labour market conditions in the domestic economy.” The board also said it was uncertain about the restrictiveness of...

  7. 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...

  8. Funding constraints linger despite government’s regulator blasting

    the numbers don’t stack up across the board. The final report of the commission has recommended that ASIC should take the lead in enforcing all provisions in the SIS Act as a conduct regulator, and that the corporate regulator considers court action as...

  9. FTDT: The sleeping giant awakes

    genuine misunderstandings by taxpayers and practitioners, and greater scrutiny by the ATO of trust arrangements. This is leading to increased tax disputes, and more bona fide arrangements that do not involve any mischief are being caught in the wake of...

  10. FTDT reform required to ‘restore fair balance’, says CPA

    (FTEs), interposed entity elections (IEEs), and family trust distributions tax (FTDT). Jenny Wong, CPA Australia tax lead, said while these provisions were originally introduced to prevent the misuse of trust tax losses, their current implementation was...

  11. FSI report identifies potential 'tax issues'

    otherwise would if GST was applied to these services," the report stated. Conversely, the report indicated the GST may also lead to less businesses consuming advice. "Because the GST is embedded in prices charged to businesses but not charged...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: Michael Masterman
    • Category: Tax
  12. FSC pushes for financial advice reform

    the Code of Ethics is the single tool for complying with best interests duty, and is part of a move by the lobby group to lead the public policy debate on the governing and professionalisation of advice. “We are keen to hear from a wide range of...

  13. From the Hungry Cowboy to Deloitte: How this accountant dealt with career curveballs

    on George Street, Sydney called “The Hungry Cowboy” (yes, we had to wear cowboy hats). I am now a partner and national SMSF leader at Deloitte Australia based in Melbourne. What personal wins and struggles have impacted your career? I was a mature age...

  14. From builder’s labourer to CA’s star performer

    what we achieved, the mental discipline and the intellectual challenge. As my role has changed in Sequel CFO, I now need to lead my franchisees to be their own business owners. Our franchisees get that accounting is about helping business owners make...

  15. From a soft hug to a tight squeeze: ATO tightens its grip on private and wealthy groups

    the ATO, to be able to conduct the kind of engagement that is resource-intensive, which will ultimately, in the ATO’s eyes, lead to increased transparency for these private groups.” The Top 500 represent just 0.2 of a percentage point of private groups...

  16. Free CPD point to hear world class speakers

    Promoted by myprosperity WoWcrowd - a webcast series designed to inspire, motivate and lead the Whole of Wealth movement. Hear from world class speakers, and some of the industry’s most entrepreneurial and progressive minds as they share their journey...

    • Type: Article
    • Author: myprosperity
    • Category: Business
  17. Fraud case halted after ATO investigator found to have altered evidence

    the tax fraud investigation, according to court documents. ATO criminal investigator Anthony Rains was nominated as the lead investigator for the case on 22 January 2018. That day, he participated in a meeting with the ATO’s audit team regarding...

  18. Franking credits, outsourcing targeted as multimillion dollar tax gap published

    of the industry, the quality and integrity of third-party data is essential for accurate reporting by the funds. This can lead to third-party reporting errors and, therefore, unpaid tax,” the ATO said. “We recognise the quality and integrity of...

  19. Franking credit changes: An update from the government’s inquiry

    In this episode of Accountants Daily Insider, host Katarina Taurian is joined by Member for Goldstein Tim Wilson who is leading this inquiry. Tim will share why he believes the policy will fail to deliver the desired outcome, the huge financial impact...

  20. Four-day weeks ‘just a matter of time’, most professionals think

    staff optimism about the change flew in the face of employer concerns. “Many employers worry that a shorter work week could lead to decreased productivity, increased labour costs in organisations that require staff onsite five days a week and increased...