RBA keeps rates on hold amid softer inflation data, declining house prices

Economy • By Miranda Brownlee

The RBA has decided to keep the cash rate target on hold at 4

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RSM urges government to consider more equitable alternative to trust tax

Tax • By Miranda Brownlee

The accounting firm has said that implementing a minimum tax on individual beneficiaries who receive discretionary ...

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Government must rectify gap in whistleblower protections for breach reporting

Profession • By Miranda Brownlee

The Tax Institute has urged the government to address the gap between the breach reporting obligations for registered ...

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Furniture business wins payroll tax dispute over entity groupings

Tax • By Miranda Brownlee

The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal has ruled in favour of a furniture business in a decision examining whether a ...

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ATO statement on Bendel fails to provide ‘equity and certainty’: CPA

Tax • By Miranda Brownlee

The accounting body says the ATO’s draft decision impact statement on Bendel requires “clearer administrative pathways” ...

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KPMG discloses new evidence to regulators regarding whistleblower allegations

Profession • By Miranda Brownlee

KPMG’s chief executive has apologised for the firm’s “serious breach of trust” after an Allens investigation confirmed ...

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ASIC issues warning to company auditors as part of misconduct crackdown

Profession • By Miranda Brownlee

The corporate regulator has said it will undertake enforcement action against any auditor who fails to uphold ...

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Boards face an AI cost reckoning as token costs start to bite

Technology • By Miranda Brownlee

Previously, the discussion about AI was always focused on adoption

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'Toxic culture': KPMG whistleblower airs major grievances with KPMG audit division

Profession • By Miranda Brownlee

The whistleblower who reported the audit misconduct at KPMG has exposed the bullying, poor culture, and working ...

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