Regulation

CSLR blowout to 'further decimate financial advice sector', says CPA

The increased costs for professionals resulting from the levy will put financial advice further out of reach for...

03 February 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Regulation

The case for progressive climate risk disclosure in 2025

With mandatory climate reporting commencing in Australia, companies have an opportunity to demonstrate leadership on...

31 January 2025 • By Ben Stuart, Xpansiv

Tax

Government to push ahead with GIC deduction changes

A Senate committee has given the green light to a proposed measure to deny deductions for the general interest charge.

31 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

3 in 4 SMEs predict further cost increases this year: NAB

The rising cost of doing business, red tape and cyber security risks have been flagged as some of the top challenges...

31 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Dodgy tax schemes on the rise, ATO warns

The Tax Office is warning taxpayers to be wary of online tax schemes promising to help them significantly reduce or...

31 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Appointments

Stephen Jones announces retirement ahead of election call

The Financial Services Minister has announced that he will retire from federal politics at the next election.

30 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

CPA calls for alternative strategies for reducing ATO tax debt

The government should explore more targeted measures for reducing tax debt in place of the proposed general interest...

30 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

Transfer balance cap for super to jump to $2m

The general transfer balance cap is set to increase to $2 million on 1 July 2025, following the release of quarterly...

30 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

Mandatory service standards for super funds 'long overdue', says CPA

The professional body has voiced support for the government’s introduction of mandatory service standards for...

30 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

ART affirms ASIC decision to disqualify SMSF auditor

The Administrative Review Tribunal has upheld ASIC's decision to disqualify an SMSF auditor for failing to comply with...

30 January 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Companies

Accounting Home Loans

29 January 2025 • By [email protected]

Regulation

Tackling the new landscape of climate reporting

CEO and co-founder of Trace, Cat Long says research reveals Australian businesses have a unique and critical...

29 January 2025 • By Trace

Appointments

Moore Australia appoints Jarron Puszet to lead M&A divisions in Victoria,...

Accounting firm Moore Australia has appointed Jarron Puszet to chair its M&A division in Victoria and Tasmania.

29 January 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Major tax reform critical to SME growth, government told

The business network has called for urgent tax reform to support Australian small businesses and taxpayers.

29 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Appointments

CA ANZ appoints new president for 2025

The professional body has announced Grant Ellis as its 2025 president.

29 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

COSBOA lobbies for modernised tax system, red tape reduction

Australia will face record insolvencies, fewer entrepreneurs and weaker competition without decisive action on tax...

29 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Treasury's consultation on new oversight body ‘inadequate’, says CPA

Both CPA Australia and CA ANZ have raised questions and concerns regarding the government’s plans to merge Australia's...

28 January 2025 • By Emma Partis

Super

SMSFA hits back at Chalmers over div 296 consultation claims

The SMSF Association has refuted Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ claims that the government undertook “heaps of consultation”...

28 January 2025 • By Emma Partis