Business

Small businesses navigating 'complex environment' of rising costs,...

Accountants and other financial professionals can play a critical role in helping businesses respond to the...

01 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Regulation

Government told to cut ‘unnecessary’ regulatory costs amid Middle East war

In response to the ballooning cost of the conflict, 27 representative bodies across the business sector are demanding...

22 April 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

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

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

High Court refuses taxpayer appeal involving small business CGT concessions

Two taxpayers have been refused special leave to appeal a decision concerning the tax treatment of proceeds from the...

12 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

Business

No safe distance: the shockwave you can’t see yet

Here’s how the Middle East is reshaping the Australian economy, writes Andrew Cooke.

31 March 2026 • By Andrew Cooke

Super

IPA flags potential trap with transitional rule for payday super

Businesses should be aware that the transitional rules for the start of payday super could result in unintentional...

30 March 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

Account with more than numbers

Here’s what interactions with accountants has taught me about client service delivery, writes Allan Bonner, DBA.

30 March 2026 • By Allan Bonner, DBA

Business

Flexible GIC remission could ease pressure on small business: CA ANZ

The professional body has welcomed a commitment by the ATO to explore whether interest could be fully or partially...

22 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Findex acquires Brisbane-based accounting firm

The move is part of Findex's broader strategy to expand its national footprint.

17 March 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

Most businesses unprepared for Payday Super ahead of looming start date

Less than 5 per cent of tax specialists in a survey have said the businesses they work with were fully prepared for...

16 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

ATO signals narrow approach on CGT for home-based business

Running a business from home can have many perks for clients, but it can also come with a sting in the tail when it...

13 March 2026 • By Matthew Tse

Business

'Clock is ticking' on Payday Super, ATO warns small businesses

Small businesses should start planning their cash flow and prepare for the closure of the Small Business Super...

10 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Technology

Don’t get sued by your own AI: a 5-step governance framework for partners

From data privacy to ‘hallucination liability’, here are some ideas on how to protect your PI insurance, writes Andrew...

09 March 2026 • By Andrew Cooke

Technology

MYOB unveils new AI capabilities

Business management solutions provider MYOB has moved to streamline lodgment preparation for accountants and...

05 March 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Tax

Will a shareholders agreement protect a business from a family law dispute?

When the personal intersects with the commercial – specifically, in the context of a family law dispute – shareholders...

23 February 2026 • By Kristy-Lee Burns

Business

Small businesses impacted by rising food prices, insolvencies

Research has shown that cafes, restaurants, and takeaway food businesses are facing growing risks of closure, while...

20 February 2026 • By Carlos Tse