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PROFESSION

By Matthew Taylor

‘Dangerous path’: IPA calls for super system stability

The institute has cautioned against using Australians’ superannuation savings to address government budget shortfalls, stressing that retirement savings should remain dedicated to their intended purpose.

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Grant Thornton Australia says $1bn buyout to feed burgeoning growth strategy

PROFESSION • Carlos Tse

Following its confirmation that it will be joining Grant Thornton’s global multinational platform, the domestic operation has said while services remain the same, it will realise “market-leading career pathways” for future generations.

AFSA unveils 2026–27 priorities amid rising insolvencies

PROFESSION • Matthew Taylor

The Australian Financial Security Authority has released its year in review and outlined its priorities for 2026–27.

Myriota appoints new CFO

PROFESSION • Carlos Tse

The company has appointed a technology veteran as its new chief financial officer.

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Director ordered to pay $2m after ‘bare denial’ does not stand against insolvency presumption

PROFESSION • Carlos Tse

After a company failed to keep financial records, pay its debts, and overstated its financial position before it went into administration, one director has been ordered to pay more than $2 million to the liquidators.

BDO appoints 2 partners to its project and infrastructure advisory practice

PROFESSION • Carlos Tse

The mid-size firm has welcomed two new partners to its national project and infrastructure advisory practice in its respective Brisbane and Perth offices.

BDO submission to Treasury: why a ‘clearer definition’ is needed

PROFESSION • Matthew Taylor

BDO has made a submission to Treasury in response to the consultation paper on minimum tax on discretionary trusts, focusing on several key issues that may create uncertainty, unintended outcomes and practical challenges for taxpayers.

Grant Thornton appoints retail, energy, mining leaders

PROFESSION • Carlos Tse

The accounting firm has made three new appointments, including two newly created roles.

Xero welcomes new senior VP as CTO steps down

PROFESSION • Carlos Tse

Xero’s chief technology officer has resigned, and the platform has appointed a new senior vice president to its engineering, payments, and AI transformation team, who will start in August.

ASIC initiates legal action against auditors in First Guardian collapse

PROFESSION • Matthew Taylor

ASIC has launched Federal Court proceedings against Auditeo Australia and two auditors over alleged serious audit failures linked to the First Guardian Master Fund.

Builder loses appeal against winding-up notice for debts over $100k

PROFESSION • Carlos Tse

A construction company has failed to convince the court that it was solvent after it was issued a winding-up application for unpaid subcontracting work allegedly worth over $100,000.