Business

Shortfall of 18k accountants, auditors expected by 2035

A new report has forecast a looming workforce gap in the accounting profession, with an acute shortage predicted among...

14 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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Business

Former KPMG partners given period practising ban

Two former KPMG partners have had their practising certificates cancelled and have been banned from practising as a...

18 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse and Malavika Santhebennur

Tax

‘Adds complexity to an already broken system’: CA ANZ doubles down on tax...

CA ANZ has offered support for the government’s proposed reforms but has raised concerns about the complexity of...

11 August 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

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

CA ANZ welcomes establishment of External Reporting Australia

The professional body has welcomed the merger between AASB, AUASB and the Financial Reporting Council but is...

08 July 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

CA ANZ urges write-off action prior to June 30

Small businesses are being urged to move before 30 June to take full advantage of the now-permanent instant asset...

29 June 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Business

‘Conflict of interest’: accountant caught in crossfire to pay $4k in costs,...

CA ANZ’s Professional Conduct Committee has censured a member and handed him a $4,000 penalty for failing to act...

23 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

AI won’t reduce the need for new accounting entrants: CA ANZ

With more than 4,000 enrolments in its foundations program, CA ANZ has said it does not see any impact of AI on...

23 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Latest tax tweaks inadequate for start-ups, accounting bodies say

While the government’s tax change announcement was welcomed, accounting bodies are disappointed by the lack of...

19 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

The inherent complications of ‘rushed’ tax reform

CA ANZ and The Tax Institute have expressed reservations over the most significant change to the Australian tax system...

01 June 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Technology

InfoTrack, CA ANZ team up to give members access to AML/CTF support tools

Tech provider InfoTrack is joining CA ANZ's Member Benefits Partner Program to extend its AML/CTF compliance solution...

21 May 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Business

CA ANZ slams move to double reporting thresholds

CA ANZ is calling for immediate consultation and a transparent analysis of the impacts before the government doubles...

20 May 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Tax

‘The practical reform we’ve been advocating for’: CA ANZ, CPA welcome IAWO...

Industry bodies have welcomed the decision to make permanent instant asset write-offs for small businesses, which was...

12 May 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Technology

TPB’s draft AI guidance needs greater practical utility: CA ANZ

The industry body has stressed that the guidance must include greater detail to ensure verification of AI outputs and...

07 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

Joint bodies flag potential issues with instant tax deduction bill

The removal of simplified substantiation provisions under the proposed $1,000 standard deduction policy will increase...

05 May 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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

Regulation

CA ANZ kicks out member found guilty of insider trading

A chartered accountant’s membership has been terminated after he was found guilty of three charges of insider trading.

10 April 2026 • By Emma Partis

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