Tax

Under the Hood: Why Australia’s policy settings are holding SMEs back

In this episode of Under the Hood, journalist Carlos Tse is joined by CPA Australia policy adviser Gavan Ord to unpack...

01 September 2026 • By Robyn Tongol

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Technology

ATO addresses fraud putting forward ‘stringent security measures’

After it became aware of fraudulent activity targeting the systems of some tax professionals last month, the Tax...

01 September 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

4 in 5 SMEs report being exposed to scams

Small businesses are being told to make their operations scam-proof and strengthen their cyber security posture as...

01 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

Lease bonds: A smarter conversation about capital and lease security

Billions in business capital is tied up in bank guarantees across Australia. For accountants helping clients manage...

01 September 2026 • By [email protected]

Business

Tax agent blamed for $2m in unpaid liabilities

The Supreme Court of NSW has ordered a taxpayer to pay the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation over $2 million in taxation...

31 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Calls for extra round of consultation on CGT, negative gearing changes

The Property Council of Australia has urged the government to carry out another round of consultation on the ‘flawed...

31 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Technology

Raising accounting’s profile through social media

With the next wave of the accounting profession still at university, one accountant’s initiative aims to encourage...

31 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

Bendel ruling brings new burdens for accountants, expert warns

A tax specialist has told accountants to “follow the money” to determine if their clients will fall under the net of...

31 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

CGT changes bring valuation headaches for small businesses

The apportionment method for asset valuation in the second tranche of legislation is an admission that the changes...

28 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

Dangers of retrospective valuations flagged amid CGT changes

In response to the second tranche of CGT legislation, a valuers’ association has said taxpayer risk rises with...

28 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Technology

Cloudoffis announces enhancement to strengthen crypto auditing

Software firm Cloudoffis has developed an enhancement for cryptocurrency on its Auditomation platform, enabling...

28 August 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Concerns raised about government's consultation approach on tax reforms

The limited time provided for consultation and the government's decision to pass negative gearing amendments through...

28 August 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Companies

eGuarantee

27 August 2026 • By [email protected]

Business

Early engagement is key ahead of valuation requirements

Ahead of valuation requirements on 1 July 2027, one specialist has said that because valuation is not legally governed...

27 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

New flyer in the inbox: ‘misleading’ notices amid AML/CTF

In light of the know your customer, anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism, and fraud requirements, one accountant...

27 August 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

TPB’s interim suspension powers needs safeguards: CA ANZ

The professional body has argued that interim suspension powers proposed in the TPB sanctions reforms draft...

27 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

AFSA reports spike in personal insolvencies in June quarter

The latest figures from the Australian Financial Security Authority indicate that personal insolvencies across...

27 August 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Judge takes ‘draconian step’ of quashing Obeid farm tax appeal

Eleven relatives of former Labor powerbroker Eddie Obeid have had their long-running appeal over a multimillion-dollar...

26 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur