Business

‘Policy failure’: accountants needed to close the retirement advice gap, says...

A modern accountants’ exemption is the “fastest and safest” fix in the face of retirees being priced out of financial...

16 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Tax

Over 500 sign accountant's petition against CGT, discretionary trust tax changes

Over 500 signatories have backed a petition opposing the government’s changes to CGT and discretionary trusts, and its...

08 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Technology

Accountants ‘don’t want to be left behind’ in the age of AI

Accounting professionals who aren’t already immersed in the use of AI are “a bit of an outlier,” according to one...

04 June 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Technology

‘Elevation’ the real opportunity for accountants using AI

No client has ever said, ‘What I really want is faster data entry’. Accountants are better placed than perhaps ever...

04 June 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Regulation

Former accountant's 'unlawful' tax agent services exposed by TPB investigation

An investigation by the TPB has found that a former accountant contravened the Tax Agent Services Act by providing tax...

03 June 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Third-party notices frustrating accountants

According to one company chairman, who said it has been happening for 20 years, ASIC has issued a warning for business...

02 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

The need for accountants to be open-minded and willing to change

Through resilience, creativity, and the ethical use of new tools, the next generation of accountants can transform...

02 June 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Tax

‘Strap yourselves in’: accountants headed for extremely ‘busy but exciting’...

With the accounting industry grappling with AML/CTF changes, Payday Super and a multitude of major tax reforms, the...

27 May 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Tax

Under the Hood: Why young accountants must find innovative ways to serve clients

In this episode of Under The Hood, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Bec Argent, director of Argent Tax & Advisory,...

26 May 2026 • By Robyn Tongol

Regulation

Victorian accountant jailed for ‘devious’ money-making scheme

As part of a “cunning, long-time fraud”, a Victorian accountant fleeced his loyal clients out of almost $1.5 million.

14 May 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Business

Why governance needs more accountants in the boardroom

As CPA Australia opens Board nominations from 11-29 May, eligible members have an opportunity to bring accounting,...

13 May 2026 • By CPA Australia

Regulation

APRA’s governance letter wasn’t written for accountants – read it anyway

APRA's AI governance letter to banks, insurers and super funds could also have implications for accounting firms that...

04 May 2026 • By Andrew Cooke, Growth & Profit Solutions AI

Regulation

Conflict of interest lands NZ accountant with censure, $30k bill

A CA ANZ member has been censured and ordered to pay $30,000 after he acted on behalf of both the buyer and seller of...

01 May 2026 • By Emma Partis

Regulation

Getting Ready for 1 July: What Accountants Need to Have in Place

You’ve been hearing about AML for months now – but as 1 July fast approaches, you need to put pen to paper and take...

29 April 2026 • By Holley Nethercote

Regulation

Melbourne accountant charged over alleged involvement in money laundering...

A Victorian accountant has been arrested and charged for allegedly participating in a money laundering syndicate...

28 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

NZ accountant lands censure following bar fight assault charges

CA ANZ’s New Zealand branch has issued a censure to a member after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault with...

24 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Accountants well-placed to promote culture of philanthropy, Leigh says

Minister Andrew Leigh has said that accountants are uniquely placed to help clients consider philanthropy when...

24 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

CA ANZ defends inclusion of non-accountant ‘affiliate’ members in PSS

Answering parliamentary questions on notice, CA ANZ has defended the inclusion of non-accountant ‘affiliate’ members...

21 April 2026 • By Emma Partis