Tax

Lower threshold for reporting tax debts ‘to increase transparency’: IPA

The Institute of Public Accountants has said the government should rethink its proposal to deny deductions for the...

08 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Regulation

Joint accounting bodies call for aged care bill amendments

The joint accounting bodies have proposed amendments to the New Aged Care Bill 2024 funding arrangements in a...

08 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

TPB opts to caution ‘incompetent’ tax agent

The decision reflects a policy of applying graduated sanctions, the regulator has said.

07 October 2024 • By Christine Chen

Business

Accounting industry told to ‘stand its ground’ on code changes

Change Accountants & Advisors has said it wants to see the motion to disallow the code of conduct instrument passed...

07 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Esteemed accounting lecture hits 85 years

The Annual Research Lecture facilitated by CPA Australia and the University of Melbourne marked 85 years last week.

07 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

Report reveals essential contribution of superannuation

Only one-third of Australians believe they would be able to save for their retirement without compulsory...

07 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

The relevance of outsourcing against the backdrop of current accounting issues

Paul Dove joins Imogen Wilson on this week’s episode of AD Insider to discuss how outsourcing can benefit accounting...

04 October 2024 • By Cloudstaff

Tax

Recent tax developments in the M&A landscape

The 2023–24 financial year has seen several tax developments with important structuring implications for cross-border...

04 October 2024 • By Dhanushka Jayawardena, Holding Redlich

Regulation

Amended version of section 15 still problematic for profession

The proposed changes to section 15 of the Code of Conduct instrument make some improvements to the former wording but...

04 October 2024 • By John Jeffreys, John Jeffreys Tax

Business

Competition policy must consider SMEs, says NSW small business commissioner

Competition and outcomes need to be improved for small businesses and consumers through regulation and digital...

04 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

How to cultivate strategic alliances in the workplace

A financial adviser has outlined how forming relationships in the workplace could help women progress in their careers.

04 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Government fails to deliver on agreed changes to code instrument: joint bodies

Amendments to the code of conduct instrument have led to substantial improvement but issues relating to Section 15...

04 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Company slapped with termination for ‘shocking, fraudulent activity’

The Tax Practitioners Board revealed the “egregious conduct” of a tax agent company has led to its termination for a...

04 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Plumbing business wins appeal in super guarantee charge case

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has overturned a previous decision by the ATO which found the worker was an...

03 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

SMEs to slash spending on cyber security despite risks: Business NSW

Tough economic conditions are forcing SMEs to cut spending on cyber security despite an increased risk of cyber crime,...

03 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Companies

Nexia Brisbane joins forces with Moore Australia

Moore Australia (QLD/NNSW) has announced the acquisition of Nexia Brisbane, effective 1 October 2024.

03 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Accountant charged with making false statements to ASIC

A Dural tax agent has been charged for lodging forms that were allegedly false or misleading in relation to three...

02 October 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Small business lending exemption gets 2-year extension

The government says the measure is “working well” and improving the sector’s access to finance.

02 October 2024 • By Christine Chen