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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
2024 APES110 (IESBA) Audit Independence quiz—the fourth edition
The APES 110 (IESBA) Audit independence quiz is back for 2024! Complete the quiz (20 Questions), submit your contact details, and receive the answers and analysis. More information here |
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ATO corporate plan 2024-25 released
The ATO has released its corporate plan for 2024-25 which provides coverage of the functions of the ATO, TPB and the ACNC. More information here
Appointment to Board of Taxation announced
The Government has announced the re-appointment of Ian Kellock as a part-time member of the Board of Taxation for a 3-year period. More information here
TPB register enhanced
The TPB has issued a media release in relation to its enhanced public register following recommendations arising from the Independent Review of the Tax Practitioners Board. More information here
$1.8m fine for providing tax agent services whilst unregistered
The Federal Court has "fined" an individual $1.8m for preparing and lodging tax returns whilst not a registered tax agent. More information here
HECS/HELP debts: changes to indexation rate calculation
A Bill has been introduced into the House of Reps which will implement previously announced measures to change the way that indexation is applied to HELP debts. More information here
GST: sunscreen products
The ATO has released Draft GSTD 2024/D2 on when the supply of a sunscreen product is GST free. More information here
ATO Updates
The ATO have provided updates in relation to changes to promoter penalty laws; update on the ATO’s new R&D tax incentive transparency report; ATO webinar recording on Personal services business; and consultation opportunities. More information here |
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ASIC - how to deliver better retirement outcomes
ASIC Commissioner’s speech at a recent conference emphasised the need for better retirement outcomes and member services in Australia‘s superannuation industry. More information here
Regulations to rectify transfer balance account issues for veterans
Regulations have been registered to prescribe new rules for invalidity pensions under the MSBS and DFRDB. More information here |
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APRA shares further insights on common cyber control weaknesses
APRA has written to all regulated entities to provide further insights and guidance on common cyber control weaknesses. 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
Legislative Amendments and Proposals, Government Announcements and Consultations
Updates from the Government including legislation. More information here
Scams Awareness Week – share a story, stop a scam
National Anti-Scams Centre’s (NASC) Scams Awareness Week (SAW) runs 26 to 30 August. This year’s theme is ‘Share a story, stop a scam’. More information here |
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