Tax

Distribution traps for corporate beneficiaries

Distributions to corporate beneficiaries can result in some unexpected and unforgiving tax outcomes.

07 August 2025 • By Robyn Jacobson, The Tax Institute

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Tax

And that’s a rap: Div 296 tax gets an upbeat rendition

The Division 296 legislation isn’t something to be laughed at, but one accounting educator decided to try to bring a...

06 August 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

Victorian WFH proposal will ‘steamroll’ small businesses, COSBOA says

The Victorian government’s proposal to legislate a legal right for employees to work from home two days a week has...

06 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Appointments

Grant Thornton adds new partner to risk consulting team

The professional services firm has expanded its risk consulting team with the appointment of Richard Storey to partner.

06 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Under the Hood: Accounting tech update for Q2 2025

This week on Under the Hood, we hear from our friends Heather Smith and Tyler Caskey, co-hosts of the Accounting Apps...

05 August 2025 • By Robyn Tongol

Technology

Most accountants are tech enablers for clients

New research shows that accounting professionals are increasingly playing a hands-on role in enabling their clients’...

05 August 2025 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Tax

‘The devil will be in the details’: Concerns raised over tax reform proposal

Following the Productivity Commission’s sweeping tax reform proposals, business advocates are pushing for a more...

05 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Deferred tax accounting not guaranteed to improve Div 296 outcome

While there have been a lot of arguments in favour of utilising deferred tax accounting in relation to Division 296, a...

05 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

ATO vulnerability framework needs ‘training, transparency, support’: The Tax...

The Tax Institute has urged the Tax Office to commit to significant investment in the implementation phase of its...

05 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Firms provide tips for SBR success as approval rates decline

Small business restructuring appointments have surged as awareness of the scheme grows, but the approval rate of SBR...

04 August 2025 • By Emma Partis

Tax

Tax refunds top $5k for SMEs amid scam surge: CommBank

The highest average tax refunds received by small businesses cashed in at over $5,000 for 2024, new research from...

04 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Tax overhaul key to boosting growth and fairness, says The Tax Institute

The Tax Institute is proposing 10 key tax reform ideas to the Treasury ahead of the looming Economic Reform Roundtable...

04 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Demystifying AI for accountants: a practical guide to getting started

AI is already part of the accounting profession. Here’s how firms can start using it safely, ethically and effectively.

04 August 2025 • By William Young, Praxio AI

Business

Mid-career upskilling: Staying sharp in a changing profession

Mid-career learning helps accountants stay relevant, grow professionally and prepare for the evolving demands of the...

04 August 2025 • By CPA Australia

Tax

Your guide to QuickBooks Online Advanced

As businesses expand, their accounting needs evolve. In this episode we explore QuickBooks Online Advanced, the new...

01 August 2025 • By Robyn Tongol

Technology

AI-powered efficiencies, talent shortages front of mind for accounting firm...

New research shows the extent to which accounting professionals are focused on integrating new technologies into their...

01 August 2025 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Regulation

Accountant forced to fund her own wages in ‘blatant’ exploitation, FWO alleges

The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal action against a Sydney-based accounting firm following allegations it...

01 August 2025 • By Emma Partis

Appointments

Grant Thornton appoints new national head of management consulting

The professional services firm has named Wi Liem Chua as the next national head of management consulting.

01 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson