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Accounting groups urge 2 year pay day super transitional relief

Accounting groups urge 2 year pay day super transitional relief

The major accounting groups are urging the ATO to extend by two years transitional compliance support on pay day superannuation.
Some ASIC staff lack necessary expertise to be helpful

Some ASIC staff lack necessary expertise to be helpful

Major accounting group, CA-ANZ has told ASIC that many staff working within the regulator actually lack the expertise to be helpful.
Multiple auditors and multiple audit firms fall short

Multiple auditors and multiple audit firms fall short

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has issued a damning report on the standard of audit quality across multiple major firms.
Red card

TPB takes action over suspected unregistered tax services activity

Yasmine Raso 6 November 2025 No Comments

The TPB has taken action against a Darwin practice, after receiving reports that it resumed activity after its registration was terminated.

Novigi buys out 360 Managed

HLB Mann Judd expands local presence via hires, acquisition

Yasmine Raso 4 November 2025 No Comments

HLB Mann Judd has made senior appointments and acquired Perth firm, A Plus Business Advisors, in the effort to strengthen its local team.

Pay day inked on calendar

Small business needs phase-in for pay day super

Mike Taylor 29 October 2025 One Comment

Big companies may be able to handle the 1 July 2026 target date for pay day super but small firms need a phased approach says IPA.

Financial workers fear emergence of AI in workplace

AI over-dependency sacrifices ‘valuable’ human skills: Survey

Yasmine Raso 29 October 2025 No Comments

New research from CPA Australia has signalled an “over-reliance” of Australian businesses on AI and tech at the expense of entry-level roles.

Red refused button

TPB terminates registration of QLD accounting practice

Yasmine Raso 23 October 2025 No Comments

The TPB has confirmed the tax agent registration of Queensland-based Can Do Accounting Services Pty Ltd has been terminated.

Regulatory scrutiny

Tax agents report ATO dissatisfaction in Ombudsman review

Yasmine Raso 17 October 2025 One Comment

A new review from the Tax Ombudsman into the ATO’s service delivery for tax agents has uncovered strong feelings of dissatisfaction.

Count snaps up Melbourne actuarial firm

Yasmine Raso 14 October 2025 No Comments

Count Limited has continued its acquisition spree, taking on Melbourne-based actuarial firm, McGing Advisory & Actuarial.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Governance: the investment megatrend you’ve never heard of

Financial Newswire Contributor 10 November 2025

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Mirova’s Jens Peers discusses how governance is an investment megatrend straddling both geopolitics and cybersecurity.

TPD Severity: A Smarter way to protect your clients

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

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Industry-wide, Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claims have risen sharply in recent years. At Acenda, we recognise this has created challenges…

Why Durability Matters in Private Credit & How La Trobe Financial Sets the Standard

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

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In private credit, innovation matters, but lasting success relies on resilience and reliable performance in challenging market conditions.

Real Estate Private Credit’s Ongoing Role in Investment Portfolios

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

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This research paper explores the rise of commercial real estate private credit in Australia, its resilience through economic cycles, and why…


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Men shaking hands

Count completes fresh accounting acquisition

Yasmine Raso | 30 September 2025Count Limited has made its fifth acquisition of the financial year, with its North Sydney arm to take on accounting firm, Bridgen & Partners.
Terminated

PWC fall-out – TPC deregisters Seymour

Staff Writer | 10 September 2025The Tax Practitioners Board has reinforced the reasons behind its deregistration of former PWC senior executive, Thomas Seymour.
Time to rebuild

Impose compensation requirements on MISs say accountants

Mike Taylor | 4 September 2025The major accounting groups are arguing for significant legislative change to address the manifest shortcomings of the CSLR.
Regulatory compliance

Compliance Landscape to Change with the Introduction of Div296

Financial Newswire Contributor | 7 August 2025SMSF trustees and their advisers should already be preparing for the tougher compliance environment evolving out of Division 296.
Finger pushes tax button

ATO urged to include SMSFs in vulnerability regime

Mike Taylor | 24 July 2025Accounting group, CA-ANZ is urging the ATO to include SMSF trustees in its proposed new Vulnerability Framework alongside other taxpayers.
Family trusts

Accountants warn against ATO’s harsh family trust approach

Mike Taylor | 18 July 2025CPA Australia is urging Treasury to return to the 1995 interpretations of the family trust tax regime warning of dangers in the ATO approach.
Caution deaf resident 15mph speed limit sign in quiet street

More consultation urged on Div 296

Mike Taylor | 12 June 2025While the Govt looks to lock down Senate support for the $3m super tax cap legislation, there are continuing calls for more consultation.
Efficiency = speed quality over costs

Costs forcing accountants to disengage with clients

Mike Taylor | 29 May 2025Financial advisers are not alone in culling low-value clients, with accountants complaining that costs are forcing disengagement decisions.