Regulation

A year of major reforms and new obligations

2024 was another big year for regulation with accountants forced to contend with a multitude of new obligations and...

29 December 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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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

Business

Tax Institute debuts new tax education system

The professional body’s new ‘Tax Academy’ aims to educate tax professionals and close the skills gap.

14 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

New course aims to help SMEs win government business

The NSW Small Business Commissioner has launched a course aimed at improving the prospects of SMEs selling to the...

06 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

HLB Mann Judd unveils new offices in NSW and Qld

The firm has announced new office locations in Lismore, NSW and Robina, Queensland.

01 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Appointments

CA ANZ appoints new chief economist

The professional body has announced the appointment of its new chief economist, Professor Richard Holden.

30 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Xero appoints new managing director

The software firm has announced Angad Soin as its new managing director for Australia and New Zealand, effective...

28 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Companies Auditors Disciplinary Board adds 3 new members

The government has announced the appointment of three part-time accounting members to the Companies Auditors...

23 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Class adds direct registry connections to boost efficiency

The accounting software provider has announced the launch of two new enhancements to its platform – direct registry...

10 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Accountants set to have ‘more choice’ with new platform, AFX

A new asset finance marketplace, Asset Finance Exchange, has been launched to connect accountants and asset finance...

10 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

National Tax Clinic Program set to expand with 5 new clinics

The Albanese government is expanding the National Tax Clinic Program to provide Australians better access to free tax...

30 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CA ANZ sets the record straight on new pathway

The professional body has provided further details about its new pathway enabling students to become chartered...

27 September 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

New initiative aims to make super ‘impenetrable’ to cyber crime: ASFA

The peak super body has announced the launch of an initiative aimed at bolstering the super sector’s defences against...

19 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

ATO to pilot new initiatives for small business

The Tax Office plans to encourage more frequent payment and reporting from small business and explore tools such as a...

17 September 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Appointments

Taylor David appoints insolvency specialist as partner

The financial services, insolvency, and restructuring law firm has appointed international insolvency expert, Michael...

17 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Businesses to face $50m fines under new anti-scam laws

The government has proposed a raft of obligations for banks, telcos, and social media platforms to protect consumers.

16 September 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

ATO rules out simplifying NFP rules despite ‘pockets of confusion’

The Tax Office insists the process for lodging annual self-reviews is “basic” and “not that hard”.

09 September 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Renewable energy scheme has left SMEs fighting for compensation: NSWSBC

Small renewable energy businesses have been left ‘out of pocket’ for completed work due to the ‘Small-scale Renewable...

04 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson