ATO consistency – 3 identical cases, 3 different decisions

ATO consistency – 3 identical cases, 3 different decisions

The ATO has been taken to task over inconsistency with CPA Australia citing three identical cases generating three different outcomes.
Tax debt changes will inappropriately punish honest taxpayers

Tax debt changes will inappropriately punish honest taxpayers

The FAAA has joined with accounting groups in opposing changes which would increase the cost of tax debts to individuals and business.
TPB urged to cite unethical accountants using social media

TPB urged to cite unethical accountants using social media

The Tax Practitioners Board has been told it should provide examples of accountants using social media to encourage unethical behaviour.
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Tribunal upholds TPB sanctions against tax agents

Yasmine Raso 17 January 2025 No Comments

The Tax Practitioners Board has welcomed the ART’s decision to uphold sanctions brought against disqualified tax agents in three cases.

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.

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Accounting groups still firm on ending accountant certificates

Mike Taylor 18 November 2024 One Comment

The major accounting groups and the SMSF Association are standing firm on calls to end accountant certification of wholesale investors.

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Accountants baulk at single disciplinary body

Mike Taylor 11 November 2024 No Comments

The major accounting groups are baulking at the prospect of a single disciplinary body being imposed on the accounting profession.

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.

Clarity urged around using AI in advice

Mike Taylor 21 October 2024 One Comment

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

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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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Our watch list of winners for the next decade

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 December 2024

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The composition of the ASX is changing – and keeping abreast of ‘new winners’ is key according to First Sentier Investors.

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

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2024

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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.


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Rules and regulations

Accountants baulk at single disciplinary body

Mike Taylor | 11 November 2024The major accounting groups are baulking at the prospect of a single disciplinary body being imposed on the accounting profession.
CA ANZ appoints Prof Richard Holden as chief economist

Chartered Accountants ANZ recruits high-profile chief economist

Patrick Buncsi | 30 October 2024Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ) has appointed veteran economist and commentator Professor Richard Holden as chief economist.

Clarity urged around using AI in advice

Mike Taylor | 21 October 2024Major accounting group, CA-ANZ has pointed to the implications for both accountants and financial advisers who use AI in advice delivery.
Exhausted and disappointed man

CA ANZ welcomes acknowledgement of accountants shortage

Yasmine Raso | 21 October 2024CA 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 2024The 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 2024The 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 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.