Business

No safe distance: which of your clients are in the blast radius?

An industry-by-industry risk briefing for accounting practitioners.

08 April 2026 • By Andrew Cooke

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Technology

A recap of accounting tech developments for Q1 2026

With the first quarter of the year already behind us, here is a recap of all the accounting tech developments you may...

08 April 2026 • By Heather Smith, Anise Consulting

Technology

ATO launches call verification app to protect against scammers

The new security feature in the ATO app allows users to confirm if a call from the ATO is genuine rather than from a...

08 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Pro Power Month returns with a focus on automation, AI, and firm growth

As accounting firms navigate increasing compliance demands and rising client expectations, one theme is becoming...

08 April 2026 • By Intuit QuickBooks

Business

$20k in compensation won after worker was made redundant for exposing tax debt

A worker who uncovered $250,000 in company tax debt was made redundant by her insolvent employer despite winning...

07 April 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Survey reveals nationwide accountant, auditor shortages

CA ANZ has found evidence of a national shortage of general accountants, tax accountants and external auditors in a...

07 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Nuances of Payday Super

Much is being said in national forums and events about how Payday Super works and what is expected of employers. This...

07 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

‘Putting the cart before the horse’: COSBOA pushes back on surcharging ban

The small business council has raised concerns about the RBA’s card surcharging ban and urged policymakers to first...

02 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Appointments

Jirsch Sutherland expands into South Australia

Insolvency firm Jirsch Sutherland has expanded into South Australia with the appointment of a partner in Adelaide.

02 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

ATO releases details of fuel response payment plan

The Tax Office has announced the details of the temporary payment plan available to businesses impacted by high fuel...

01 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Treasurer announces temporary relief for businesses impacted by fuel crisis

The Tax Office has agreed to provide temporary relief for businesses unable to meet their tax obligations due to fuel...

01 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

CA ANZ issues member with censure following conflict of interest concerns

CA ANZ’s professional conduct committee has issued a member with a censure after he failed to identify, address and...

01 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Underutilised FBT framework could bolster rural doctor numbers, RSM says

An old, under-utilised provision in Australia’s FBT framework is helping rural medical practices attract and retain...

01 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers gets new leadership after 20-year tenure

Matthew Addison, founder of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, is stepping aside from his executive director...

01 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

ATO warns NFPs about 'common oversights' with self-review returns

The Tax Office has outlined some common errors it is seeing in the lodgment of returns by not-for-profits.

01 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Under the Hood: Accounting tech update for Q1 2026

This week on Under the Hood, we hear from our friends Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey, co-hosts of the Accounting Apps...

31 March 2026 • By Robyn Tongol

Regulation

GST fraudster sentenced after attempting to obtain over $100k in refunds

The ATO's investigation into large-scale GST fraud has resulted in another offender being sentenced after they were...

31 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

2026 Pricing Benchmark Report: How does your firm compare? [Free report]

78% of firms are planning to increase their fees this year. Are you keeping pace, or falling behind?

31 March 2026 • By Ignition