Regulation

Breach reporting guidance raises concerns with software errors

A case study in the TPB’s guidance on breach reporting highlights the importance of self-reporting breaches that arise...

07 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Appointments

Forvis Mazars unveils new leadership and governance structure

The accounting firm has revealed a new governance model for 2025 and the reappointment of Hervé Hélias as chairman.

06 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

The tax 3.0 overhaul is underway, thanks to new tech

New technologies such as e-invoicing and digital identities are opening up new opportunities for small businesses and...

03 January 2025 • By James Bergin, Xero

Regulation

Government to relax ATO, TPB rules on sharing taxpayer information

A proposed overhaul of tax secrecy laws aims to improve regulatory oversight and prevent fraud following the PwC...

03 January 2025 • By Christine Chen

Business

SME owners must engage ‘exit planning’, says William Buck

Over 75 per cent of business owners expect to exit their businesses over the next 10 years, a William Buck report has...

03 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

5 common accounting mistakes SMEs must avoid in 2025

Bridging the gap between customer and financial data can help accountants avoid costly errors and inaccuracies in 2025.

02 January 2025 • By Rakesh Prabhakar, Zoho

Regulation

Government calls for cash mandate to be on the horizon for 2026

The government has released a consultation paper to gather insights and feedback on a cash acceptance mandate that...

02 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Perth accountant charged with five counts of insider trading: ASIC

A Perth accountant has been charged with five counts of insider trading.

02 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Accelerating insolvencies strike concern for SMEs, report reveals

Escalating cost pressures and assertive Tax Office collection activities is driving small businesses into insolvency,...

02 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Don’t be the deer caught in the headlights: The ATO’s crackdown on trustee...

For years, accountants have been filing trust tax returns without thinking twice about trustee beneficiary (TB)...

01 January 2025 • By Knowledge Shop

Business

The top Accountants Daily stories for 2024 revealed

A look back into some of the top headlines in accounting news this year with a recap of Accountants Daily’s top 10...

31 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Revamping your marketing plan for 2025

Accounting firms have traditionally grown their client base from word of mouth and referrals, however in 2025 that...

30 December 2024 • By Natalie Lennon, Two Sides

Tax

The future of Australia’s R&D tax incentive: 2025 and beyond

The research and development tax incentive (RDTI) program has undergone significant growth over the past few years....

30 December 2024 • By Alex Simmons, Kashcade

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

Regulation

Fake cleaners, horse breeders, project managers: tax scammers in 2024

The ATO had its hands full this past year tracking down the thousands of fraudsters who invented fake businesses to...

27 December 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Insight: Integrating AI into your business in 2025

A guide for professional firms looking to better harness the power of AI in 2025.

27 December 2024 • By Olivia Long, SMSFAI

Business

Accountability for Accountants: The secret to a successful 2025

As an accountant, you’re laser-focused on balancing the books, meeting compliance deadlines, and delivering results...

27 December 2024 • By Michelle Broadbent, Accountability Circle

Tax

The ATO's recent activity with family trust elections

Understanding the complex rules is critical for trustees as the ATO cracks down on tax minimisation.

26 December 2024 • By Peter Bembrick, HLB Mann Judd