by Chris Sheedy | Aug 27, 2025 | Features
At a glance Poorly managed family trusts can become toxic, costing millions in fees to resolve. Focusing only on tax minimisation ignores long-term risks from changing family structures. Trusts need active management, annual reviews, and specialist advice to mitigate...
by Michelle Grattan | Aug 26, 2025 | News
Treasurer Jim Chalmers told a news conference after the three-day meeting there had been several hours of debate about the future of Australia’s tax system. “Where we landed was that there was a lot of support for trying to put a structure around the work that we will...
by Amir Arjomandi, Hassan F. Gholipour, Mohammad Reza Farzanegan and Sharon Yam | Aug 25, 2025 | News
It might seem like this could only be good news for those who own and operate farms. But this boom carries surprising downsides for the profitability of the farming industry. Our new study examined the dynamic relationship between farmland prices and the profitability...
by David Walker | Aug 22, 2025 | Features
At a glance The IPA has launched a new 2030 Plan based on member feedback. This plan aims to shift the IPA from a challenger brand to a respected leader. It focuses on three core themes for the future: growth, value, and leadership. A key goal is growing the number of...
by Cameron Cooper | Aug 21, 2025 | Features
At a glance Global anti-money laundering efforts lack evidence of impact against illicit financial flows. Compliance costs are huge, but only a tiny fraction of laundered money is seized. Australian accountants face new AML compliance obligations from mid-2026. For...
