Business

‘It hurts’: ATO credit card ban another hit to small business

Small businesses have taken multiple hits in the recent past, and the ATO’s credit card ban only adds to the pain,...

09 October 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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Microbusinesses stabilise following 5% decline

The number of microbusinesses has now steadied following a decline, but one insolvency practitioner has emphasised the...

19 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Trade payment defaults, ATO debts key indicators of insolvency: CreditorWatch

While insolvencies are down 4 per cent year on year overall, they increased for businesses with high ATO debts, retail...

23 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Young people the ‘missing part’ of productivity conversation, says CPA

With the Productivity Commission set to release its report on business dynamism in November, CPA Australia has...

17 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

SMEs warned as ATO ramps up tax debt collection

One insolvency specialist has emphasised the importance of small businesses engaging their accountants to stay on top...

16 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Extra tax on discretionary trusts only material for sufficiently profitable...

With insolvency risk on the horizon for struggling small businesses, one registered liquidator has said that the...

14 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Remaining confident amid increased insolvencies for FY26–27

For the new financial year, experts urge small businesses to understand the root causes of their cash flow problems...

13 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

ATO ‘flavour of the year’: insolvency a strong option for directors facing DPNs

One accountant has said that as directors face increased scrutiny on their tax liabilities, they should act quickly...

03 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

How accountants can proactively help clients avoid insolvency risks

Early intervention by accountants to forewarn clients about insolvency risks is essential in better supporting their...

03 July 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Business

Accountants warned of hidden risks in traditional financial reporting

Accountants must get the complete view of client risk hidden behind the statistics, CreditorWatch’s chief executive...

30 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

How insolvency risk shows up in behaviour before the financials

In this special episode of Accountants Daily Insider, produced in partnership with CreditorWatch, we reflect on how...

26 June 2026 • By CreditorWatch

Business

Payday Super transition to accelerate insolvency timelines, warns insolvency...

The shift to Payday Super on 1 July will mean employers can no longer rely on superannuation as a de facto cash flow...

08 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

The impact of insolvency: what accountants need to address earlier

Insolvency is not just about businesses that fail. It is about whether the right conversation happens early enough to...

20 April 2026 • By Gareth Gammon, Insolvency Australia

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

Business

7 figures, safe harbours, and cash flow: What Star Recruitment v Smith means...

In December 2025, the Queensland Supreme Court handed down a judgment that will have immediate implications for...

18 February 2026 • By Roy Kim, Jason Wang, and Seunghyun Jin

Business

Personal insolvency spike reflects ongoing economic pressure

The end of 2025 saw an increase in personal insolvencies, with a 38 per cent year-on-year jump recorded in December.

12 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Insolvency firms urge SMEs to be cautious as non-bank lenders ramp up...

Insolvency and credit risk firms have warned small businesses to be cautious when considering non-bank lending as...

19 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Personal insolvency stats unveiled for October, September quarter

Personal insolvency numbers decreased throughout October, with 1,116 recorded.

03 December 2025 • By Imogen Wilson