Business

Accountants well placed to help SMEs weather fuel volatility, COSBOA says

Accountants have a key support role to play as small businesses grapple with fuel price hikes and economic volatility,...

27 March 2026 • By Emma Partis

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Regulation

Bodies shed light on referral issues with incoming Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms

Accountants may be considered a reporting entity for the purposes of the AML/CTF laws where they outsource designated...

27 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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

Technology

Dext launches AI agent to automate bookkeeping decisions

The AI agent is designed to help accountants and bookkeepers automate bookkeeping decisions while remaining in control.

26 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Don’t miss the room where the profession meets: Crown Melbourne

There is a reason the most valuable professional insights rarely come from a screen. They come from being present:...

26 March 2026 • By Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

Business

CA ANZ’s professional indemnity scheme under PJC microscope

Greens senator Barbara Pocock has questioned CA ANZ in the Senate regarding the application of its professional...

25 March 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Inflation continues to keep SME owners up at night, survey finds

Inflation remains a top worry for SME owners, a recent survey by Banjo Loans has found.

25 March 2026 • By Emma Partis

Appointments

Employment Hero names new APAC MD

The Australian HR tech start-up welcomed a new managing director to spearhead its operations across Australia, New...

25 March 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Tax

ATO flags trust reporting changes for tax time

The ATO will make changes to the reporting requirements for trust tax returns as part of the expansion of the...

25 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

Parliament passes super stapling reforms ahead of Payday Super regime

A bill to streamline the choice of fund process for employee onboarding has been passed in preparation for Payday Super.

25 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

TPB releases draft guidance on use of AI by tax practitioners

The regulator has released a draft information sheet to help tax practitioners understand their obligations in...

25 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Under the Hood: Scoping out the public practice hiring landscape

This week on UTH, Emma is joined by public practice accounting recruiter Christine Foggiato to talk about the current...

24 March 2026 • By Robyn Tongol

Business

Senator grills IPA about ongoing membership of CADB-banned auditor

The IPA has been questioned in parliament about the ongoing membership of Ryan O’Shea, an auditor who was banned by...

24 March 2026 • By Emma Partis

Tax

CGT discount reduction would stifle housing supply, lobbyists argue

Housing industry associations have warned that reducing the CGT discount and restricting negative gearing could...

24 March 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Concerning practices found in ATO, FWO sweep of Gold Coast eateries

A sweeping review of Gold Coast food outlets by the ATO and FWO has revealed numerous concerning practices, the ATO...

24 March 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

The 15-minute audit: why AI makes hourly billing operationally impossible

As AI agents handle growing portions of junior workloads, firms must pivot to value-based pricing or face a terminal...

24 March 2026 • By Andrew Cooke

Business

SBR regime a lifeline for SMEs in face of solvency woes

If a client is looking to action an SBR, there are a few important factors to be considered, writes Adrian Hunter.

23 March 2026 • By Adrian Hunter

Regulation

CA ANZ closely monitoring CBA loan fraud investigation

The professional body is not aware of any involvement by its members in the $1 billion home loan fraud at this stage,...

23 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee