Technology

Under the Hood: Accounting tech update for Q1 2025

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

06 May 2025 • By Robyn Tongol

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Business

CA ANZ, CPA Australia urge Labor to prioritise meaningful reform

The professional accounting bodies are urging the re-elected government to revitalise, reform and repair the...

06 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

FWC decision has implications for SMEs, warns COSBOA

Small businesses must be aware of recent Fair Work changes to flexible work arrangements, the small business advocate...

06 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Concerns grow as taxpayers turn to ChatGPT for tax information and advice

Taxpayers are relying on ChatGPT as a “reliable source” of information and advice, threatening integrity and trust in...

05 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Count Group unveils recent acquisitions as part of equity partnership model

Count has revealed three strategic acquisitions across NSW, Queensland and South Australia.

05 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Whistleblower programs critical for detecting fraud, advises specialist

Organisations should ensure they have effective whistleblowing programs, with almost half of all fraud in the...

04 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Shaw decision warrants review of ATO’s approach to meal expenses: IFPA

The Commissioner may need to revise the ATO’s administrative approach to claims for meal expenses by long-distance...

04 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Regulation

Small businesses should prepare for indirect climate disclosures: Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton has reminded small businesses to prepare for mandatory climate disclosure requirements that may apply...

02 May 2025 • By Emma Partis

Business

Accountants warned to prepare for emerging fraud threats: RSM

The fraud landscape is rapidly shifting with the emergence of 'fraud as a service', AI deepfakes, and the sale of...

02 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

IPA-Deakin pleads government to retire community grant ‘bargaining chip’

Federal community grants are being used to secure electoral votes rather than boost crucial community services,...

02 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Accounting industry awaits federal election outcome

The result of tomorrow's election will determine the fate of a range of tax measures announced by both major parties.

02 May 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Where did the fiscal discipline go?

Sweeteners, sugar hits, vote magnets, wallet fillers – however you describe election campaign promises, one thing is...

01 May 2025 • By Chris Freeland, CPA Australia

Tax

Making sense of the election policies

This election’s tax and superannuation policies explained.

01 May 2025 • By Robyn Jacobson, The Tax Institute

Regulation

Resourcing constraints hinder ASIC’s ability to regulate auditors, CA ANZ says

Resourcing constraints have impeded ASIC’s ability to regulate registered company auditors, CA ANZ has said.

01 May 2025 • By Emma Partis

Super

CPA calls on Treasury to ditch ‘unfair’ super funding model

The accounting body is urging the treasury to reconsider its superannuation funding model as it imposes an unfair...

01 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

‘Boring’ tax education demands entertainment makeover, says tax expert

There is an urgent need for entertaining and engaging education within the tax learning and development space, the...

01 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

$95bn loss predicted to Australian economy if Div 296 passes: analysis

Analysis from one of the country’s biggest asset management firms has revealed a “deadweight loss” of $94.5 billion to...

01 May 2025 • By Keeli Cambourne

Tax

Labor urged to match Coalition’s Tech Booster deduction

Support for small business digitisation should remain a bipartisan policy, Intuit Australia has said.

30 April 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee