Business

RBA announces first interest rate decision for the year

The Reserve Bank has handed down its highly anticipated interest rate decision for February.

18 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Regulation

Anti-money laundering rules ‘inflexible’ for sole practitioners, small firms

The rules and the language contained in AUSTRAC’s exposure draft for the new anti-money laundering rules do not...

18 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

ATO unveils control plan for managing fraud and corruption risks

The Tax Office has outlined a new fraud and corruption control framework to deal with the increasingly complex threat...

18 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Simplify payroll tax laws to 'resolve ambiguity', says Tax Institute

A lack of clear guidance and inconsistent application of the payroll tax law highlights the need for legislative...

17 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

CA ANZ welcomes delay in super tax bill

The professional body has voiced its support for the delay of the super tax bill which was set to be debated last...

17 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CAAA unveils latest milestone in national expansion plan

The accounting and advisory firm has announced its expansion into Melbourne, with ALK Accountants and Advisors joining...

17 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Government to protect Aussies with ‘ironclad’ scam laws

The government has passed “the world’s toughest” anti-scam laws to prevent Australians from being an easy target for...

17 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Super sector to be subject to regulatory scrutiny ‘sooner rather than later’

BDO is urging APRA-regulated super funds to immediately address scam vulnerabilities to reinforce Australia’s...

14 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Personal insolvencies ease slightly in December

The number of personal insolvencies linked to individuals running a business dropped further in December, according to...

14 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

Wexted opens Melbourne office, appoints new partner

Restructuring advisory firm Wexted has appointed former PwC director Chris Sequeira to lead its recently launched...

14 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

‘Flawed’ client-agent linking system continues to plague accountants

The Tax Office must urgently commit to fixing the “fundamentally flawed” client-agent linking system to effectively...

14 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

A leaking bucket: Australia's dysfunctional tax system

Younger generations will pay the price if the government fails to take action on comprehensive tax reform.

13 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Why should accounting firms outsource compliance to boost efficiency?

Accounting firms outsource compliance functions to achieve high efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and access to expertise.

13 February 2025 • By Sundaram Business Services

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AI guide 2025: A guide to navigating the evolving AI landscape for accounting

In 2024, AI became more integrated into the accounting profession, transitioning from an experimental technology to a...

13 February 2025 • By Julius Ponce

Regulation

Misappropriation of client funds lands director with 5-year ban

The Tax Practitioners Board has terminated a tax agent company and its director for the misappropriation of client...

13 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Undergrad students ‘essential’ for accounting pipeline, says expert

Hiring undergraduates could be the key to attracting and retaining young talent the accounting profession urgently...

13 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

ATO updates client verification guidance

The Tax Office has clarified in a recent update that client-to-agent linking cannot be used as a method to verify a...

13 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

CA ANZ unveils policy wishlist as election looms

The peak accounting body is calling for accessible financial advice, a money laundering crackdown and measures to...

13 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson