Technology

AI won’t replace accountants, but inertia might

The accountants I speak to aren’t worried about AI replacing them. They’re worried about being left behind by firms...

04 August 2026 • By John Munden

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Regulation

CA ANZ seeks legal advice on limited waiver applying to KPMG investigation...

KPMG has agreed to provide CA ANZ with investigation reports on the audit misconduct allegations, but subject to a...

31 July 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Lost clients, lost livelihood: fair TPB suspension requires hearing, lawyer says

One tax lawyer has identified an opportunity in the changes to the Tax Agent Services Act sanctions proposals, where...

30 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Technology

AI, automation use may add nearly $5bn to accounting industry

New modelling from MYOB has indicated that adopting AI and automation could unlock significant growth for the nation’s...

30 July 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Business

TPB managing conflict of interest issues ‘appropriately’, chair tells inquiry

Peter de Cure has sought to assure senator Deborah O'Neill that the TPB is carefully managing any potential conflict...

29 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Regulation

Former public servant charged over $1.3m fake GST claims

A 33-year-old NSW man was charged for allegedly attempting to defraud the Commonwealth of more than $1.3 million in...

29 July 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Technology

Why accountants are central to responsible AI adoption

AI has changed accounting work. The challenge now is making sure it is used responsibly, with human judgement where it...

29 July 2026 • By CPA Australia

Tax

Under the Hood: AI and the future of auditing

In this episode of Under the Hood, former Accountants Daily journalist Emma Partis is joined by Elenie Carey, chief...

28 July 2026 • By Robyn Tongol

Business

TPB publishes finalised guidance on AI for tax practitioners

The board has released a guidance statement to assist registered tax practitioners in understanding how their existing...

24 July 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Tax

Federal Court issues orders against unregistered tax preparer

The court has found that an unregistered tax preparer breached the civil penalty provisions by providing services that...

24 July 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Generic AI wasn't good enough. So, they built their own.

Elfworks co-founders Jimmy McPhedran and Ian Youngman built the platform after realising generic AI tools couldn't...

23 July 2026 • By ElfWorks.ai

Tax

Under the Hood: Why AI success requires people, process and purpose

In this episode of Under the Hood, Accountants Daily journalist Carlos Tse is joined by Nick Urry, founder and...

21 July 2026 • By Robyn Tongol

Business

Accountant made to create his own payslips, claims underpayment of $31k

An accounting firm and its founder have been found to have underpaid a former accountant's wages, superannuation, and...

20 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Technology

Submissions and nominations now open for the Australian AI Awards 2026

The search for Australia’s most outstanding AI innovators has officially begun.

16 July 2026 • By Accountants Daily

Tax

Start-up carve-outs bring complexity, uncertainty, submissions say

CPA Australia and Wilson Asset Management have warned that Treasury's Innovative Business CGT Concession is overly...

15 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Technology

The AI question your clients are asking is the wrong one

Almost every owner I speak to now has a question about AI. It is nearly always the wrong question, writes Nitesh Roopa.

15 July 2026 • By Nitesh Roopa

Business

Remaining confident amid increased insolvencies for FY26–27

For the new financial year, experts urge small businesses to understand the root causes of their cash flow problems...

13 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Private credit: The new capital architecture in the age of advisory

Accountants are no longer blackletter providers of tax services; they are increasingly well-placed as gatekeepers of...

13 July 2026 • By Leaders in Business