BDO Australia has announced a flurry of new leadership appointments for 2026, including four new partners and 12 new directors.
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A helicopter crash survivor and his company have won almost $500,000 in damages following maintenance failures, despite his tax affairs posing “significant challenges” to his claim.
The professional services firm has revealed the appointment of a new non-executive director to its board, effective 1 January.
Industry body CPA Australia has welcomed a Treasury proposal to curb coerced directorships, but warned against policies that would place undue compliance burdens on accountants.
AUSTRAC and APRA have taken enforcement action against Bendigo Bank after finding “significant deficiencies” in its management of AML/CTF risks.
The RBA has delivered its progress report following an independent review in 2022, detailing a shift to a more transparent, collaborative approach to monetary policy.
AUSTRAC is warning that businesses currently regulated under the AML/CTF Act are set to face changes to their implementation obligations from 31 March 2026.
The accounting firm has taken the next step in its global expansion mission with the addition of an Indonesian accounting and advisory firm to its network.
Grant Thornton International has unveiled its global revenues, which totalled US$8.5 billion for the financial year ended 30 September, 2025.
At the end of an exhausting year, it’s time to peer into the crystal ball and start to think about the year ahead.
AML Edge will return in 2026 for its third iteration, officially launching as the definitive event for Australia’s Tranche 2 AML community, with two dates confirmed in Sydney and Melbourne this March.