An interview with IPA & IFA CEO's
IPA CEO Andrew Conway sits down with IFA CEO John Edwards to discuss the progress of the IPA Group, the UK Market and what to expect in the future for both Australian and UK members.
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Treasurer notes the "taxed and taxed nots"
The Treasurer said that more Australians are likely to be net beneficiaries of the Government than contributors.
Treasury speech on tax reform and policy
Topics covered included company tax, CGT and GST collections, the Government's tax agenda, and Treasury's new Tax Framework Division.
"Dodgy" work-related expense claims on ATO radar
The ATO has reminded individuals to make sure they get their deductions right this tax time.
"Backpacker" working holiday maker visa review
The Government has announced consultation on issues affecting the supply and remuneration conditions of labour performed by Working Holiday Maker visa holders.
Payroll service providers and the tax agent services regime
The Tax Practitioners Board has released Revised Draft Information Sheet TPB(I) D36/2016 (Payroll service providers).
ATO updates on its "reinvention" blueprint
The ATO has published a series called Every year counts covering different market segments to provide the community with an update on the ATO's "reinvention" progress.
Tax Practitioners Board Corporate Plan 2016-17
The Plan sets out the Board's strategic direction for the period 2016-2020 and incorporates its role, purpose, approach, functions, goals and strategies.
When contractual rights become a right to acquire beneficial interests
The ATO has issued Draft Taxation Determination TD 2016/D3.
Grant of stay for $9.3m debt recovery
The Federal Court has granted a taxpayer's application for a stay of the execution of summary judgment previously granted in favour of the Commissioner.
Promissory notes did not discharge tax debt
A taxpayer has been unsuccessful before the Qld District Court in a matter concerning the use of alleged promissory notes to discharge a tax debt.
Social welfare recipient data matching program
The Department of Human Services will match income data it collects from social welfare recipients with tax return-related data reported to the ATO.
Topics covered include notional GST – unimproved land, grants and GST turnover threshold, and impact of the High Court's MBI decision on compulsory acquisitions.
To prevent processing delays, you must update your clients' details before lodging their tax returns.
Management representation statements
The Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board (APESB) has released APES GN 41 Management Representations (APES GN 41).
Assurance engagement on compliance
The Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB) has issued ED 04/16 Proposed Standard on Assurance Engagements ASAE 3100 Compliance Engagements.
Audit and financial reporting relief
ASIC has issued Consultation Paper 267 Remaking and repealing ASIC class orders on audit and financial reporting (CP 267).
Restoring trust, increasing transparency: Crucial for G20 countries & global economy - IFAC
IFAC Recommendations Focus on Creating Sustainable, Inclusive Growth.
