Business

Accounting bodies urge Treasury to take its time with big firm regulation

Professional bodies are urging the government to approach any changes to the regulatory framework for accountants with...

10 July 2026 • By Carlos Tse

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Regulation

Victorian accountant jailed for ‘devious’ money-making scheme

As part of a “cunning, long-time fraud”, a Victorian accountant fleeced his loyal clients out of almost $1.5 million.

14 May 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Business

Small businesses navigating 'complex environment' of rising costs,...

Accountants and other financial professionals can play a critical role in helping businesses respond to the...

01 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Government told to cut ‘unnecessary’ regulatory costs amid Middle East war

In response to the ballooning cost of the conflict, 27 representative bodies across the business sector are demanding...

22 April 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Tax

Div 296 regulations risk creating 'unworkable outcomes' for SMSFs, says SMSFA

The association has warned that the draft regulations for Division 296 could expose beneficiaries to unexpected tax...

15 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

The super reform most clients don't know is coming

From 1 July 2026, one of the biggest changes to Australia’s superannuation system in years will come into effect,...

27 March 2026 • By Amy Fox, CPA

Appointments

Moore Australia nabs former KPMG partner

The professional services network has a new director within its governance and risk advisory division, with the recent...

26 March 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Business

Limited time to get clients’ affairs in order

Recent ATO guidance provides a defined time frame for reviewing clients’ arrangements to ensure alignment with the...

16 March 2026 • By Robyn Jacobson

Tax

Holiday home draft tax ruling needs clarification, CA ANZ says

CA ANZ has said that the new holiday home tax draft ruling, TR2025/D1, needs high and wide education and a prospective...

27 February 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

A tax lawyer’s take on needed tax changes in SA

Improving the efficiency and equity of South Australia’s tax framework will bring it up to par with more progressive...

25 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Technology

Human validation essential as practitioners embrace AI

Audit and accounting professionals are selectively and cautiously integrating AI into workflows, but human judgement...

24 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

Regulation

Possible gaps and pain points for accountants ahead of the AML/CTF reforms

In conversation with Accountants Daily ahead of AML Edge in March, Jill Muir, senior policy advocate at CA ANZ, has...

23 February 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Regulation

Firms can’t take shortcuts when building AML kits

Speaking to Accountants Daily ahead of his appearance at AML Edge, Grant Thornton partner Neil Jeans has offered...

18 February 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Business

How SMEs can tackle sluggish trading periods

To protect profitability and smooth cash flow during quieter trading periods, HLB Mann Judd has recommended that SMEs...

11 February 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Spotlighting risk-based regulation

Regulation is sometimes dismissed as “red tape” – a brake on growth and innovation. In reality, its purpose is to...

29 December 2025 • By Tim Beresford, Australian Financial Security Authority

Regulation

ASIC warns private credit funds on disclosure, fees, governance gaps

The corporate regulator has identified inconsistent disclosure, inadequate governance, and opaque fee structures...

12 November 2025 • By Trevor Withane

Business

AML reforms about humans, not paperwork

As Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms loom, child protection experts have warned that financial crime isn’t just a regulatory...

15 October 2025 • By Accountants Daily

Regulation

Audit independence: ASIC’s findings a call to improve, not cause for alarm

Audit independence is a cornerstone of audit quality, but it does not stand alone. It operates alongside the expertise...

14 October 2025 • By Chris Freeland AM