Business

Government announces TPB review

The Tax Practitioners Board will undergo a review to consider if it is an independent and effective regulator and if...

06 March 2019 • By Jotham Lian

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Regulation

Funding constraints linger despite government’s regulator blasting

The federal government said it’s confident the regulators are well funded and prepared for a post-royal commission...

05 February 2019 • By Billie Andrada

Business

300+ businesses knock government on tax, cash flow support

Less than a third of small businesses surveyed in a new report believe the government is supporting their business...

25 January 2019 • By Jotham Lian

Tax

‘Punitive retirees tax’ battle heats up between government, opposition

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and shadow treasurer Chris Bowen are having a public spat over Labor’s proposed changes to...

17 January 2019 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Government targets small business tax disputes in new move

Small businesses facing a tax dispute will now find it cheaper and easier with support and advice from a team within...

29 November 2018 • By Jotham Lian

Business

‘Wishful thinking’: Mid-tier highlights oversight issues in government’s...

The government’s move to double the financial reporting and audit threshold may save compliance costs but raise the...

28 November 2018 • By Billie Andrada

Tax

Government extends TPRS regime to 3 more industries

The government has enacted legislation to extend the taxable payments reporting system to a further three industries...

20 November 2018 • By Billie Andrada

Technology

Silver lining in government’s digital push for accountants

The government’s push towards a digital environment can be a “double-edged sword,” but Australia’s continued efforts...

12 November 2018 • By Billie Andrada

Tax

Government mulls tax on digital corporations

The federal government has begun zoning in on options for taxing the digital economy, but there are concerns of...

04 October 2018 • By Billie Andrada

Tax

Government calls on tax agents called to speak about ATO

Tax agents have been invited to provide feedback on the ATO’s performance as a parliamentary committee’s review draws...

27 September 2018 • By Billie Andrada

Business

Accountants urged to stay alert as dodgy directors in government’s sights

With the government ramping up its crackdown on illegal phoenixing activity, accountants and advisers have been urged...

12 September 2018 • By Billie Andrada

Technology

How governments are using blockchain technology

Promoted by CPA Australia. Can blockchain, a decentralised ledger system, really work within the strongly centralised...

04 September 2018 • By CPA Australia

Regulation

Government rolls out eInvoicing

The government has announced it will be adopting electronic invoicing (eInvoicing) across all levels of government,...

31 May 2018

Tax

Modified tax treaty tabled by government

The federal government has released draft legislation that will allow it to quickly modify existing bilateral tax...

12 February 2018 • By Jayne Cruz

Regulation

Government pushed to bridge ‘confidence gap’ on STP

After it identified a series of barriers to the single touch payroll rollout for small business, the government is...

21 December 2017

Regulation

CA, CPA targeted in IPA's challenge to government

The chief executive of the IPA has called on CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand to...

23 November 2017 • By Jayne Cruz

Tax

Government taskforce makes raft of tax, ABN proposals

The Black Economy Taskforce has released a consultation paper of potential policy ideas, which include amending...

02 August 2017

Regulation

CPA rebel members take fight to government

The accountant leading a rebellion against CPA Australia has made contact with former accountant and current deputy...

31 May 2017 • By Jayne Cruz