Accounting groups still firm on ending accountant certificates

Accounting groups still firm on ending accountant certificates

The major accounting groups and the SMSF Association are standing firm on calls to end accountant certification of wholesale investors.
Accountants baulk at single disciplinary body

Accountants baulk at single disciplinary body

The major accounting groups are baulking at the prospect of a single disciplinary body being imposed on the accounting profession.
Clarity urged around using AI in advice

Clarity urged around using AI in advice

Major accounting group, CA-ANZ has pointed to the implications for both accountants and financial advisers who use AI in advice delivery.
Betashares launches Australian ethical bond ETF

CPA Australia offers new sustainability reporting micro-credentials

Yasmine Raso 21 November 2024 No Comments

CPA Australia has introduced the first of three new sustainability-oriented micro-credentials for members.

CA ANZ appoints Prof Richard Holden as chief economist

Chartered Accountants ANZ recruits high-profile chief economist

Patrick Buncsi 30 October 2024 No Comments

Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ) has appointed veteran economist and commentator Professor Richard Holden as chief economist.

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CA ANZ welcomes acknowledgement of accountants shortage

Yasmine Raso 21 October 2024 No Comments

CA ANZ has accepted the inclusion of several components of accounting and auditing on Australia’s Occupation Shortage list.

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TPB signals facilitative approach on TASA Code implementation

Mike Taylor 17 October 2024 No Comments

The Tax Practitioners Board has signalled a facilitative approach to implementing the new TASA Code of Conduct with guidance to be issued.

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Coalition would ‘entirely reverse’ botched TASA regs

Mike Taylor 10 October 2024 One Comment

The Federal Opposition has lamented the Govt’s handling of the TASA Code of Conduct and has signalled it would entirely reverse the measure.

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Jones acquiesces on TASA Code

Mike Taylor 10 October 2024 2 Comments

In what represents a victory for presenting a united lobbing front, the major accounting and advice groups have extracted TASA Code changes.

Class adds platform enhancements

Class delivers ‘significant enhancements’ to platform

Patrick Buncsi 10 October 2024 No Comments

Class has delivered two “significant” automation enhancements to its platform benefiting SMSF auditors and accountants.


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Fixed income markets: When the stars align

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2024

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Fixed income markets offer compelling investment opportunities alongside continued lower inflation and central banks entering the easing cycle. 

3 Lessons from 20 Years of investing in Australian Equities

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Successful investing in Australian equities requires finding high quality businesses and avoiding permanent capital loss. Here we show you how.

Reporting season podcast: temper your enthusiasm (slightly)

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 October 2024

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Companies tempered growth promises heading into 2025. Explore encouraging economic indicators and stocks we think have earnings growth potential.

Aussie credit stacks up

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Western Asset believes that Australian credit is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Learn how the inclusion of “plus” sectors into the asset mix can im


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Male figure steps into gap

TPB signals facilitative approach on TASA Code implementation

Mike Taylor | 17 October 2024The Tax Practitioners Board has signalled a facilitative approach to implementing the new TASA Code of Conduct with guidance to be issued.
Australian Senate Chamber

Coalition would ‘entirely reverse’ botched TASA regs

Mike Taylor | 10 October 2024The Federal Opposition has lamented the Govt's handling of the TASA Code of Conduct and has signalled it would entirely reverse the measure.
loser winner street sign

Jones acquiesces on TASA Code

Mike Taylor | 10 October 2024In what represents a victory for presenting a united lobbing front, the major accounting and advice groups have extracted TASA Code changes.
Class adds platform enhancements

Class delivers ‘significant enhancements’ to platform

Patrick Buncsi | 10 October 2024Class has delivered two “significant” automation enhancements to its platform benefiting SMSF auditors and accountants.

‘Dob-in’ provisions will erode client trust in tax advisers

Mike Taylor | 8 October 2024Treasury has been warned that the Govt's insistence on imposing 'dob-in' requirements on tax advisers will break client trust.
Global acquisition

Transaction sees Kelly Partners grow global footprint

Mike Taylor | 17 September 2024Accounting group, Kelly Partners has taken the next step in its international push, acquiring a stake in global firm, Kudos International.
Australian Senate chamber

Senate disallowance trumps trust in Jones

Mike Taylor | 10 September 2024Despite concessions by Assistant Treasurer, Stephen Jones, the joint bodies are backing a Senate disallowance of the TASA code changes.
Private equity

Private equity player Pemba targets accounting market

Mike Taylor | 9 September 2024In another indicator of growing PE interest in accounting and financial advice, Pemba has taken pivotal stake in accounting firm, Stannards.