Regulation

ATO VIPER taskforce arrests 14 people in latest illicit tobacco blitz

Fourteen people have been arrested following the uncovering of $4.8 million worth of illicit tobacco during an ATO...

17 April 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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Regulation

ART affirms TPB decision on registration of tax agent

The Administrative Review Tribunal has upheld a decision by the TPB to reject a former tax agent’s request for...

16 April 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

Grant Thornton International names Greg Keith as CEO-elect

Greg Keith will take on the role of chief executive for Grant Thornton International after stepping down as chief...

16 April 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

IFPA calls for refinements to payday super legislation to ease small business...

Payday super legislation will be a “game changer” for all Australians but further amendments must be made to ensure...

16 April 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Intuit QuickBooks Launches 'Education Month' to Empower Accountants

QuickBooks announces a 4-week initiative aimed at enhancing accountants and skills and technology expertise.

16 April 2025 • By Intuit QuickBooks

Tax

Labor’s standard deduction may expose taxpayers to ‘future tax consequences’

The $1,000 instant deduction could see taxpayers miss out on critical conversations with their accountant, exposing...

15 April 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Under the Hood: Joanna Perry and her mission to guide the next generation of...

This week on UTH Imogen is joined by Joanna Perry, industry advocate and ex-business adviser turned business owner....

15 April 2025 • By Robyn Tongol

Uncategorised

SMB Navigator Report 2025

In today’s evolving economic environment, small businesses face a variety of unique challenges. From managing cash...

15 April 2025 • By Digital

Tax

RSM offers tax time tips for cash-strapped construction businesses

Without proper planning, construction businesses can find themselves frustrated by cash flow issues when tax time...

15 April 2025 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

ATO's processes with third party data-matching in need of review, says CA ANZ

The professional body says a review should be undertaken into how the ATO assesses the appropriateness of the data it...

15 April 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Howarth reaffirms plans to expand provision of advice by accountants

Shadow financial services minister Luke Howarth has said he would support making it easier for accountants to provide...

15 April 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Major parties miss the mark with tax sweetener measures

Labor and the Coalition have announced competing measures to provide tax deductions for cost-of-living relief and...

14 April 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Coalition ‘dead against’ Div 296, ASFA ‘not as concerned’

Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor has strongly reiterated the Coalition’s opposition to the $3 million super tax, but...

14 April 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Xero unveils ‘Tap to Pay’ to support grappling SMEs

Xero has announced the launch of ‘Tap to Pay’ on iPhone in a move to help small businesses manage their cash flow.

14 April 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

‘Erroneous’ ATO letters burden tax agents with additional work and stress: IPA

Poorly executed communications by the ATO in recent months has confused taxpayers and created extra work for tax...

14 April 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Urgent action needed to improve audit regulation, warns CPA

CPA Australia is calling for significant improvements to be made to ASIC’s audit oversight to restore trust and...

14 April 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

When 1 missing director consent can lead to loss of the family home

A recent court decision highlights the risks that can emerge where directors are not required to consent in writing...

11 April 2025 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

Business

CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Ireland solidify relationship with MRA

CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Ireland have signed a mutual recognition agreement to share information and...

11 April 2025 • By Imogen Wilson