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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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Aged care and social security rates and thresholds for 20 September 2024 The Department of Health and Aged care have released a number of instruments and indexed social security amounts effective 20 September 2024. More information here
Regulations to support new Administrative Review Tribunal The Government has registered the Administrative Review Tribunal Regulations 2024 supporting the new Administrative Review Tribunal. More information here
Administrative Review Tribunal Rules registered Rules to support the functioning of the new Administrative Review Tribunal have been registered, effective 14 October 2024. More information here
Disclosing protected information to Treasury - PS LA 2005/23 updated PS LA 2005/23 has been updated on the enactment of the "PwC response" measures in the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Accountability and Fairness) Act 2024. More information here
LCT modernisation: exposure draft Exposure draft legislation proposing to modernise the LCT by tightening the definition of a fuel-efficient car and aligning the LCT threshold indexation rate has been released. More information here
myGovID is changing to myID Soon, myGovID will be changing to myID. The app will have a new name and new look, but you’ll continue to use it in the same way. More information here
Commissioner’s address to The Tax Institute’s Tax Summit 2024 Commissioner of Taxation, Rob Heferen addressed The Tax Institute’s Tax Summit 2024. More information here
SMSF auditor case outcomes 2023–24 The ATO have provided an update on their SMSF Auditor outcomes for the 2024 financial year. More information here |
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First Home Super Saver amendments now in force Changes to the FHSS scheme are now in force, and the new laws may allow previously unsuccessful applicants to release an FHSS amount. More information here
Changes to the first home super saver scheme (TR 2024/4, GN 2024/1) The ATO has issued revised guidance on the operation of the FHSS scheme in the form of TR 2024/4 and GN 2024/1. More information here
Exiting legacy super income stream products - draft regulations released Draft regulations have been released to expand on and support implementation of the 2021-22 Budget measure allowing individuals to exit certain legacy retirement products. More information here
Payday super policy design details released Policy design details on the Government’s proposal that employers will be required to pay employee SG entitlements at the same time as salary and wages has been released. More information here
Super for Commonwealth funded Paid Parental Leave awaits assent The Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Adding Superannuation for a More Secure Retirement) Bill 2024 awaits assent to become law. More information here
APRA collection of super data - Phase 2 consultation response APRA has issued a partial response to its consultation on enhancements to superannuation data collections. More information here |
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Delivering Better Financial Outcomes Tranche 1 - supporting regulations Supporting regulations to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering Better Financial Outcomes and Other Measures) Act 2024 have been registered. More information here
ASIC urges businesses to prepare for mandatory climate reporting After the passing of legislation, ASIC has established a sustainability reporting page on its website and is urging reporting entities to begin preparing for climate reporting. More information here
ASIC reissues RG 121 Doing financial services business in Australia ASIC has reissued RG 121 to provide the latest guidance to individuals and companies outside Australia wishing to conduct a financial services business in Australia. 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
Proposed Legislative Amendments and Proposals, Government Announcements and Consultations Updates from the Government including legislation. More information here |
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