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Education Market Research survey
In continuing with IPA’s education transformation with a view to positioning IPA memberships and meeting their needs for their future, the IPA is seeking to better understand members‘ preferences in relation to how they like to learn. This survey gives you an opportunity to help the IPA design tailored educational programmes, CPD, and microcredentials to best meet your needs. Find out more here
Self-reporting obligations
As per by-law 2.1.2, all Members are required to advise in writing if they become bankrupt, if they are charged with a criminal offence, or if they are subject to an adverse finding from another professional or regulatory body. Find out more here
IPA Register of Members
The board of directors extend their congratulations to all new members and those who have advanced in status. View the Register of Members here
Update your email preferences
Based on the results of our satisfaction survey, we have changed the way we send you emails. You can now select which CPD topics and member offers you are interested in. More information here |
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New appointments to the ACNC advisory board announced
Treasury has announced the appointments of a new Deputy Chair and a new member to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission ("ACNC") Advisory Board. More information here
Draft guidance for some of the new Code obligations: TPB
The TPB has released draft guidance for consultation on new obligations under the Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024. More information here
ATO guidance on work-related expenses and record keeping
The ATO has issued a media release seeking to provide guidance to taxpayers on claiming for work-related expenses and record keeping to substantiate the deductions. More information here
Latest compliance case studies released: TPB
The TPB has issued two compliance case studies on BAS agent misconduct and breach of client confidentiality. More information here
ATO Tax Time Meeting | 6 August 2024 Key messages
The Tax Practitioner Stewardship Group (TPSG) Tax Time meeting was held on 6 August 2024 and updates were provided on: ATO Systems and Digital Services; Tax return processing and phone services; Marketing and communication. More information here |
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Mercer Superannuation penalised $11.3 million for greenwashing
The Federal Court has ordered Mercer Superannuation (Australia) Limited to pay an $11.3 million penalty for making misleading statements. More information here
New courses for setting up and winding up an SMSF launched
The ATO have announced on their website that they have ‘released 2 education courses for SMSF trustees to build their knowledge on setting up and winding up an SMSF’. More information here |
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ASIC extends operation of instruments
ASIC proposes to extend the operation of three legislative instruments, due to expire in October 2024, for a further five years. More information here
ASIC financial advice update
ASIC has published a consolidated summary of recent regulatory developments and issues affecting financial advice. More information here
Financial advice - Request for member input!
The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) are part of the Joint Associations Working Group (JAWG). The FAAA are looking to organise some focus groups of Accountants in and around the Sydney CBD area for face-to-face sessions to gather feedback on promoting the financial advice profession to consumers, prospective students and to accountants looking for high quality financial advice referral partners. More information here |
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ASIC News
Updates from ASIC in the past week including media releases, news, articles and speeches. More information here
APRA News
Updates from APRA in the past week including media releases, news, articles and speeches. More information here |
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