Regulation

‘Bold and broad’ inquiry reforms to restore trust in profession, says IPA

Recommendations from the consulting inquiry focused on whistleblowing, partnerships, large firms and consultants will...

18 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Tax

Lower threshold for reporting tax debts ‘to increase transparency’: IPA

The Institute of Public Accountants has said the government should rethink its proposal to deny deductions for the...

08 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

IPA unveils details of its ‘non-traditional’ pathway program

The Institute of Public Accountants has officially launched its Global Certificate of Public Accounting this week...

01 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Changes to registration pathways would ‘create barriers for new entrants’: IPA

Treasury’s proposal to remove the professional association and registration pathway will make it harder for...

09 August 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Minister Jones’ determination ‘inconsistent’ with current law, warns IPA

The ministerial determination creates further uncertainty for tax agents and will be challenging for the Tax...

12 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Rank audit firms and tie pay to quality, government told

The IPA has called for major reforms to address firm culture, including public performance ratings and quality-based...

08 July 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

IPA calls for 6-month delay to dob-in obligations

The 1 July 2024 start date does not provide sufficient time for the TPB’s guidance to be finalised and communicated to...

04 June 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Budget ‘fails to charm small business’, says IPA

The federal budget has delivered little relief to small businesses facing increased debt collection activities, margin...

16 May 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

$3m super tax likely to progress ‘warts and all’, IPA warns

The government looks set to press ahead with the $3 million super tax design as planned despite the profession raising...

07 May 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

ATO’s SG activities expose ‘clearing house debacle’, says IPA

A ramp up in SG compliance activities has unearthed underlying issues concerning clearing house delays and draconian...

22 March 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

‘Proportionate response’ needed on consulting firm inquiries, cautions IPA

The government must avoid punishing hardworking accountants doing the right thing with its response to recent...

29 February 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

PKF Australia adds 3 principals to its Sydney team, promotes 8 others

PKF Australia has promoted 11 employees across its Sydney and Newcastle teams, including three new Sydney-based audit...

20 February 2024 • By Nick Wilson

Regulation

ATO needs active monitoring by oversight board: IPA

External supervision by a Tax Advisory Board is essential in the wake of the GST fraud response, says the accounting...

15 February 2024 • By Philip King

Business

IPA raises transparency concerns with government grants for business

A large majority of business grants are awarded through non-competitive processes, contrary to government guidelines,...

12 February 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

Small businesses may ‘collapse under strain of payday super’, IPA warns

Existing issues within the SG system must be rectified before the government proceeds with the new changes, the IPA...

08 February 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

Grant Thornton promotes long-time business adviser to principal

The firm’s private business tax and advisory division refreshes its Brisbane leadership team.

15 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Appointments

RSM adds partners, principals to accelerate growth plans

The appointments bring the firm’s total partners to 139 and headcount to over 1,800.

11 January 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

IPA celebrates centenary with gala dinner, appetite for future

“We pride ourselves on our personal connection with our members and our focus on supporting small businesses,”...

15 August 2023 • By Philip King