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The 2026 global economy: nervously muddling through
The world economy enters 2026 in a nervous state. Volatility and cautious consumers are the norm, even though growth has proven surprisingly resilient.
Accountants should be able to provide SMSF advice, says IPA CEO
The incoming Morrison government must focus on increasing access to financial advice for all Australians, said the CEO of the Institute of Public...
Franking credit debate far from over, says KPMG
The backlash to Labor’s proposal to end cash refund for excess dividend imputation credits in the run up to the federal election has been well...
Use of independent advisers to soar in next three years
The rise in the use of independent advisers and independent advisory firms in Australia is forecast to rise by 73 per cent and 93 per cent,...
Tax Office publishes LCR on new business test
Earlier this year, the ‘similar business test’ was introduced with the passing of Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Enterprise Incentives No. 1) Bill...
Low GST and PAYG withholding registrations trigger ATO visits nationwide
Up to 700 small businesses in Victoria's Dandenong and up to 500 businesses in Richmond can expect a knock on the door from the Australian...
APRA considering additional cap requirements for banks, insurers and super funds
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a report analysing the self-assessments carried out by 36 of the country’s...
Jobs for accountants set to rise if they evolve into advisory roles
With artificial intelligence and automation impacting the way that accountants add value to an organisation or firm, employers are looking for...
Accounting education panned as firms look to hire outside profession
Sage’s Practice of Now report, which surveyed 3,000 accountants, has found that just 13 per cent of accountants believed that accounting training...
Morrison’s tax cuts in doubt as Parliament unlikely to return in time
The Prime Minister told Sky News that the writs must be returned before Parliament is recalled, and given that there is a formal process in...
Profession waits on over 80 announced and unenacted tax measures
Returning Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will have their hands full as they look to determine whether to...



















