Business

IPA outlines policy priorities with election date announced

The professional body has called for all sides of politics to focus on supporting small business productivity and...

31 March 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Regulation

Breach reporting changes ‘coming home to roost’, says IPA

The professional body is seeing a rising influx of inquiries and practical issues emerging from the significant breach...

08 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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

Business

Invoice financing surges ahead of Christmas cash flow crunch: OptiPay

Australian small businesses are at risk of not having enough cash flow for the holiday season, an expert has warned.

12 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

IPA welcomes clarity from TPB on upcoming code changes

The Institute of Public Accountants has said the recent guidance from the Tax Practitioners Board and engagement with...

05 November 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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