Regulation

Consistent definitions critical for scam prevention legislation, warns BDO

BDO’s forensic services experts have welcomed draft legislation to establish a new scam prevention network but have...

17 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

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Tax

Tax laws trap domestic abuse survivors in debt cycles, expert warns

A UNSW professor has called for reform after 80 per cent of female clients at the campus tax clinic reported abuse.

16 September 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Perth man who spent $378k in fake GST refunds jailed

It is the latest conviction for the ATO’s Operation Protego, a crackdown on widespread GST rorts promoted on social...

16 September 2024 • By Christine Chen

Regulation

Businesses to face $50m fines under new anti-scam laws

The government has proposed a raft of obligations for banks, telcos, and social media platforms to protect consumers.

16 September 2024 • By Christine Chen

Tax

Accounting bodies must continue ‘loud approach’ to policy development: Julie...

Former minister Julie Bishop said tax reform will only be improved at the government level when there is greater...

16 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Prohibition on fettering of trustee decision making not absolute

In holistic estate planning, the greatest strength of a discretionary trust (being the near absolute flexibility for...

13 September 2024 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

Tax

Lessons from the Oliver Hume decision for landlords

The recent decision, Oliver Hume Property Funds Diamond Creek Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue, has...

13 September 2024 • By Jeremy Makowski, Coghlan Duffy Lawyers

Tax

How to identify, manage, and overcome stress in the accounting industry

Ex-accountant-turned-mindset coach and psychotherapist Danii Nastov shares the importance of overcoming overwhelm in...

13 September 2024 • By Robyn Tongol

Technology

From Automation to Insights: Microsoft & Copilot AI for Smarter Accounting

Is your accounting firm equipped to stay competitive? Keeping up with tech growth is tough, but firms on Microsoft can...

13 September 2024 • By Kloud Connect

Business

ATO boss tells agents to use ‘Kardashian-like influence’ wisely

Rob Heferen has promised to improve communication with tax practitioners who have a “unique role and influence” in the...

13 September 2024 • By Christine Chen

Super

Payday Super to require major overhaul of super system and processes, warns ICB

Without significant changes to platforms and regulations, the shift to payday super could be a disaster waiting to...

13 September 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Privacy law education and awareness crucial for SMEs: COSBOA

The SME advocate has welcomed the government’s move to not rush new onerous privacy obligations for small businesses...

13 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

CA ANZ shows support for amended anti-money laundering bill

The professional body welcomes changes made to the anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism bill following previous...

13 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Super

Coalition super amendment could exacerbate women’s poverty, warn peak bodies

Joint super peak bodies have urged for the Coalition to reverse its ‘optional’ proposal for the Commonwealth Parental...

13 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

‘Significant progress’ made on TASA determination, joint bodies say

Joint bodies have welcomed a commitment from Labor to address the major issues in the TASA determination in the Senate...

12 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

Anti-money laundering bill to place further burden on accountants, warns CPA

The professional body is disappointed by the limited consultation undertaken on the significant and complex changes...

12 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Employment opportunities in accounting remain strong for FY24

The Australian finance and accounting market remains strong despite a slight increase in the unemployment rate,...

12 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Industry should represent the communities it serves: Mortgage Choice

The principal partner of this year’s Women in Finance Summit has said organisations that practise inclusivity are more...

12 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson