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Licensing changes spark cost, compliance struggles

The SMSF licensing regime introduced in 2016 has created a ‘melting pot’ as accountants continue to struggle with how...

03 January 2017 • By Lara Bullock

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ATO reveals national tax crime stats

The ATO has released statistics on tax crimes brought before the courts during 2016, including false fuel rebate...

22 December 2016 • By Lara Bullock

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Multi-service tax, accounting firm to list on ASX

2017 will see the first multi-disciplinary professional services conglomerate list on the ASX, after a Melbourne-based...

22 December 2016 • By Jack Derwin

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ATO sheds more light on new risk profiling strategy

The reasoning behind the new risk profiling of practices’ work-related expense (WRE) claims is twofold, according to...

21 December 2016 • By Lara Bullock

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Treasurer makes moves to prevent 'overtax' in Australia

Federal treasurer Scott Morrison has defended the MYEFO medium-term projections which include a tax-to-GDP cap to...

21 December 2016 • By Lara Bullock

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Liquidator suspended for string of failings

A Victorian liquidator has had his registration suspended for three years for failing to carry out his duties as a...

21 December 2016 • By Lara Bullock

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Govt moves to protect tax fraud tipsters

The federal government has put the wheels in motion to up the protections for whistleblowers, in an attempt to stamp...

21 December 2016 • By Katarina Taurian

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ASIC set to spot check financial reports

ASIC’s recent call to financial statement preparers to focus on useful and meaningful financial reports included an...

20 December 2016 • By Lara Bullock