Technology

Under the Hood: The nitty gritty of Division 296

This week on UTH, Emma and co-host Lee-Ann Hayes are joined by Mark Ellem, head of SMSF education at Accurium, to bust...

21 April 2026 • By Robyn Tongol

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Appointments

Intuit announces new product lead amid APAC expansion

The global technology platform has appointed a former senior product manager from Xero as its head of product to drive...

21 April 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

The impact of insolvency: what accountants need to address earlier

Insolvency is not just about businesses that fail. It is about whether the right conversation happens early enough to...

20 April 2026 • By Gareth Gammon, Insolvency Australia

Business

SBR specialist launches database displaying practitioners’ success rates

A small business restructuring specialist has compiled ASIC data into a searchable database, making it easier to...

20 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Ignored messages, delays causing major frustration with OSfA: The Tax Institute

The Tax Office must expand its agent recognition framework to reflect modern practice and improve its communication...

20 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

ATO issues update for employers on super stapling changes

The Tax Office has shared important information about the employee boarding process following legislative changes to...

19 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

The AML regime is coming – are we ready?

What do the reforms mean in practice, and are accounting firms prepared?

17 April 2026 • By Steve Sloan, Link Wealth Accounting

Business

AASB’s agenda consultation under fire from IPA

The Institute of Public Accountants sounds the alarm on the Australian Accounting Standards Board’s latest agenda...

17 April 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Super

Businesses will face overlapping super obligations in July, ATO confirms

The ATO has urged businesses to prepare for overlapping SG obligations during the transition to Payday Super.

17 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

PwC outlines next steps for AI transformation program in annual report

The firm reported a decline in revenue but is optimistic that significant investment in AI across its audit platform,...

17 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

What your SMSF commercial property clients are getting wrong right now

Since Division 296 passed parliament in March, a consistent pattern of misconceptions has emerged among business...

16 April 2026 • By Nadine Connell, Smart Business Plans

Tax

Court rules in favour of ATO in dispute over WFH deductions

The Federal Court has ruled that an employee was not entitled to deduct a portion of his rent as an occupation...

16 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

Adelaide CA suspended for 4 years after tax return failures

A chartered accountant has been suspended from CA ANZ after a colleague raised concerns about her handling of four...

16 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

IPA welcomes Ombudsman’s review into OSfA

IPA has welcomed the Tax Ombudsman’s review into the ATO’s OSfA platform, echoing concerns raised by other industry...

16 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Technology

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...

15 April 2026 • By Julian Vido, AI Safety Lead, MYOB

Tax

Director found in contempt of court after clash with deputy taxation...

The sole director of three development companies has been found in contempt of court after he ignored freezing orders...

15 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

AML implementation for accounting firms: a practical path forward

For many accounting firms, the AML challenge is not recognising that obligations are rising. It is knowing how to...

15 April 2026 • By Integrity Solve Pty Ltd

Regulation

Government releases draft legislation to expand TPB's sanction powers

The draft legislation introduces tougher penalties for misconduct by tax practitioners and criminal penalties for...

15 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee