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ATO out of step with APRA on pension treatment

ATO out of step with APRA on pension treatment

The joint accounting bodies have pointed to inconsistencies between the ATO and APRA on the regulatory treatment of pensions.
ANAO deep dives on ASIC regulation of big audit firms

ANAO deep dives on ASIC regulation of big audit firms

The Auditor-General is taking a close look at how ASIC regulates the big four audit companies and whether the regime is fit for purpose.
ASIC admits providing disciplinary evidence to accounting bodies

ASIC admits providing disciplinary evidence to accounting bodies

ASIC has reached beyond its jurisdictional boundaries by providing information to the major accounting bodies - CPA Australia and CA-ANZ
Tax deductible post-it note

ATO needs to focus on collecting older, larger debts

Mike Taylor 2 April 2025 3 Comments

In the election lead-up the major accounting groups urged the Senate cross-bench to delay legislation on the tax-deductibility of the GIC.

Businessman weighed down

IPA laments lack of Budget support for small business

Mike Taylor 25 March 2025 No Comments

The Institute of Public Accountants has lamented the Budget’s lack of support for the struggling Australian small business sector.

Chess pieces with odd one out

Privacy laws undermine accountants’ disciplinary regime

Mike Taylor 5 March 2025 One Comment

Privacy legislation is acting as an impediment to information sharing between the major accounting groups and opening regime to gaming.

Transparency in business

Benefits outweigh costs of adviser access to ATO portal

Mike Taylor 5 March 2025 2 Comments

Financial advisers are being handicapped and in some cases penalised because they do not have appropriate access to the ATO tax portal.

New appointment

AZ NGA appoints new group CFO

Patrick Buncsi 25 February 2025 No Comments

AZ NGA has named former Fitzpatricks CEO Jodie Blackledge as group chief financial officer (CFO).

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CA-ANZ puts accountant advice delivery top of election wish list

Mike Taylor 13 February 2025 7 Comments

Major accounting group, CA-ANZ has placed legislating for accountant advice delivery top of its 2025 Federal Election wish list.

Banning

TPB bans tax agent in fraud crackdown

Patrick Buncsi 11 February 2025 No Comments

The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has imposed a five-year ban on a Sydney tax agent alleging he defrauded government tax systems.


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Climate change

Accounting body welcomes new sustainability reporting standards

Yasmine Raso | 31 January 2025CA ANZ welcomed the introduction of new mandated sustainability and climate reporting standards as a massive boost to investor confidence.
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ATO consistency – 3 identical cases, 3 different decisions

Mike Taylor | 20 January 2025The ATO has been taken to task over inconsistency with CPA Australia citing three identical cases generating three different outcomes.
Banning

Tribunal upholds TPB sanctions against tax agents

Yasmine Raso | 17 January 2025The Tax Practitioners Board has welcomed the ART's decision to uphold sanctions brought against disqualified tax agents in three cases.
Finger pushes tax button

Tax debt changes will inappropriately punish honest taxpayers

Mike Taylor | 16 January 2025The FAAA has joined with accounting groups in opposing changes which would increase the cost of tax debts to individuals and business.
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TPB urged to cite unethical accountants using social media

Mike Taylor | 16 December 2024The Tax Practitioners Board has been told it should provide examples of accountants using social media to encourage unethical behaviour.
Betashares launches Australian ethical bond ETF

CPA Australia offers new sustainability reporting micro-credentials

Yasmine Raso | 21 November 2024CPA 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 2024The major accounting groups and the SMSF Association are standing firm on calls to end accountant certification of wholesale investors.
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.