Regulation

Audit independence: ASIC’s findings a call to improve, not cause for alarm

Audit independence is a cornerstone of audit quality, but it does not stand alone. It operates alongside the expertise...

14 October 2025 • By Chris Freeland AM

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Business

Productivity roundtable must ‘explore all options’: CPA Australia

The professional body has welcomed the prospect of a productivity roundtable in August as the government seeks...

12 June 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Beware the early lodgment tax trap, CPA Australia warns

Rushing to lodge tax returns on time is likely to be one of the “biggest and most common” mistakes made by taxpayers...

27 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CA ANZ, CPA Australia urge Labor to prioritise meaningful reform

The professional accounting bodies are urging the re-elected government to revitalise, reform and repair the...

06 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Ireland solidify relationship with MRA

CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Ireland have signed a mutual recognition agreement to share information and...

11 April 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Politicians need to put down the IAWO ‘bargaining tool’: CPA, ACCI

Peter Dutton’s pledge to make the instant asset write-off measure permanent is welcome but shouldn’t be treated as a...

01 April 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CPA Australia calls on government to revamp ‘bleak’ SME landscape

The professional accounting body is calling on the next federal government to be more proactive in revitalising the...

25 March 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Oversight body must ‘stand the test of time’, says CPA Australia

The new oversight body must have a sound legislative basis and incorporate current provisions and a governance...

24 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Government’s small business strategy ‘fails to deliver’, says CPA Australia

The government’s launch of the first National Small Business Strategy is another missed opportunity in creating a...

06 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Government must fix Australia's ‘bureaucratic nightmare’, warns CPA

Australia is in desperate need of policies to enhance productivity, competitiveness and prosperity, according to CPA...

05 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

Mandatory service standards for super funds 'long overdue', says CPA

The professional body has voiced support for the government’s introduction of mandatory service standards for...

30 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

CPA calls for alternative strategies for reducing ATO tax debt

The government should explore more targeted measures for reducing tax debt in place of the proposed general interest...

30 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Why WEF is wrong about accounting jobs

Few professions have embraced and adapted to new technologies more than accounting, writes Chris Freeland AM, CEO of...

14 January 2025 • By Chris Freeland, CPA Australia

Technology

CPA Australia unveils new ESG micro-credentials

The professional body has launched the first of three new sustainability micro-credentials to support members through...

26 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Too soon for more promoter penalty changes: CPA Australia

Advisers still need time to adapt to reforms to the regime’s scope and penalties that kicked in just six months ago,...

18 November 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

CPA Australia adds first Territorian to director board

The professional body has welcomed former Northern Territory auditor-general and former Deloitte partner Julie Crisp...

17 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

CPA Australia reveals focus for first in-person congress since 2019

Artificial intelligence in finance and accounting is set to be the key focus of the CPA Congress next week.

09 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Anti-money laundering bill to place further burden on accountants, warns CPA

The professional body is disappointed by the limited consultation undertaken on the significant and complex changes...

12 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson