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

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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

Business

Accountants spared from loan certification: CPA Australia

A change to the Banking Code of Practice will prevent members of the Australian Banking Association from requesting...

01 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Accounting ties strengthened in Sri Lanka: CPA Australia

The professional body established strong relationships and connections with the Sri Lankan community during a...

29 July 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Big 4 crusade could hurt high street accountants: CPA Australia

The accounting body says sweeping reforms in response to big four firms’ misconduct will burden smaller practitioners...

04 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

CPA Australia seeks permanent $100k asset write-off to end uncertainty

The accounting body wants a permanent, five-fold increase to the scheme to boost small business investment.

03 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

CPA Australia calls for 2-year extension to stalled tax break

The government’s pattern of announcing tax incentives but failing to pass them has become a “running joke” for...

07 June 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

CPA Australia axed 121 staff, services for internal revamp: report

The body’s latest integrated report shows it cut nearly one-fifth of its workforce in 2023, double what was originally...

22 April 2024 • By Christine Chen

Appointments

Legal high-flier to take reins at CPA Australia

Baker McKenzie regional chief Chris Freeland will replace Andrew Hunter next March.

13 December 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

CPA Australia’s ‘final round’ of job cuts claims 4

“Years of expertise” depart with yesterday’s redundancies, which the body says completes its restructuring.

08 December 2023 • By Philip King

Regulation

CPA Australia ‘descends into chaos’ as exec quits after 3 months

Head of the key Learning and Innovation group walks on the eve of next wave of job cuts.

06 December 2023 • By Philip King