APRA呼吁受监管机构全面提升AI风险管理能力
澳大利亚审慎监管局(APRA)发布函件,呼吁养老金受托机构、银行及保险公司大幅提升人工智能(AI)相关风险的管理水平。
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修订版《CPS 230操作风险管理准则》发布
修订后的准则引入了针对性的调整,以更好地适应与非传统服务提供商之间的重要合作安排。
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《FCT v Hall》案件影响说明
澳大利亚税务署(ATO)发布《案件影响说明》,阐述其对联邦法院在FCT v Hall案件中有关居家办公、差旅及工作支出扣除裁决的阶段性回应。
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IFAC《会员义务声明》(SMO)2026年修订:对IPA集团及会计职业的影响
IPA集团菲洛米娜•梁(Philomena Leung)发表文章,解析国际会计师联合会(IFAC)已批准的《会员义务声明》(Statements of Membership Obligations,SMO)定向修订内容,以及其对IPA集团和会计行业的意义。
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咨询征求——征求会员反馈意见
公共会计师协会 (IPA) 目前正在就多项税务咨询事项准备提交意见书,并正就这些问题征求会员反馈。
请在相关截止日期前,将您的反馈、案例及建议发送至 ipaadvocacy@publicaccountants.org.au。
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IPA 持续专业发展 (CPD) 更新
自 2026 年 7 月 1 日起,CPD 考核周期将从三年一周期改为一年一周期。
质量审查计划(简称:QRP)更新
IPA已发布提醒,要求在客户信函及网站上添加PSC披露声明。
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IPA委托书的更新
IPA委托书模板已更新,以纳入近期税务代理变更及隐私法改革内容。请及时了解最新信息!
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自我报告义务
根据附则 2.1.2,任一会员如果破产、被指控犯有刑事罪或受到其他专业或监管机构的不利裁决,都必须以书面形式告知。点击此处了解更多信息
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APRA urges step-change in AI risk management across regulated entities
APRA has released a letter calling for a significant uplift in how AI-related risks are managed by superannuation trustees, banks and insurers.
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Revised CPS 230 Operational Risk Management
The revised standard introduces targeted amendments to better accommodate material arrangements with non-traditional service providers.
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Decision Impact Statement - FCT v Hall
The ATO has released a DIS setting out its interim response to the Full Federal Court’s decision in FCT v Hall regarding deductions for home office, travel and work expenses.
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IFAC‘s 2026 SMO revisions: What they mean for IPA and the profession
The IPA‘s Philomena Leung has published an article about the IFAC‘s approved targeted revisions to the Statements of Membership Obligations.
More information here
Consultations — provide us with your feedback as we advocate for you
We are currently seeking member feedback on a number of consultation matters, including the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort reform options and policy options to enhance member protections in the superannuation system. Please send your feedback, examples and suggestions to ipaadvocacy@publicaccountants.org.au by the relevant due date.
More information here
IPA CPD Update
From 1 July 2026, CPD will be moving from a three-year period to a one-year period. FAQs will be published shortly.
Quality Review Program (QRP) Update
The IPA has issued a reminder to include the PSC disclosure statement on your client correspondence and website.
More information here
Updated IPA Engagement Letters
IPA’s engagement letters have been updated to incorporate the recent tax agent changes and privacy law reforms. Stay up to date!
Access the engagement letters 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.
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Find out what‘s happening and be supported in the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Funding (AML/CTF) space.
AML/CTF Resource Hub for IPA Members
The AML/CTF reporting and regulatory requirements will be expanded from 1 July 2026 to include services provided by professional accountants. IPA has prepared a resource hub to assist you in assessing if you are affected and what you will need to do before 1 July 2026 to comply with the new requirements.
Access the resource hub here
New AML/CTF obligations are now in effect - what this means for your business
Australia’s new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) reforms have now started.
More information here
AML/CTF Act Guidance - Amplification Kit
Know your privacy obligations under the AML/CTF Act. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has released an updated privacy guidance to support an expanded range of businesses.
Read more about the updated OAIC guidance here
AML/CTF – will I be regulated?
AUSTRAC have written to accountants outlining their obligations under the upcoming AML/CTF regulations, which commence on 1 July 2026.
More information here
IPA-hosted AML/CTF Workshop Sessions
The IPA have brought together trainer-led AML/CTF sessions, with a variety of in-person and online options.
Check out the sessions and learn more here
Short course - Introduction to AML/CTF
This introductory course provided by Holley Nethercote Law will provide you with a broad understanding of the AML/CTF regulatory regime and the important role businesses play to support AUSTRAC to deter, detect and disrupt money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing. IPA members receive an exclusive promotional discount of 30% off by using the code #IPA$30AML.
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Meaning of “employer” for DTA purposes (TR 2013/1DC)
The ATO has issued a draft update to TR 2013/1 which provides for the identification of “employer” under Australia’s tax treaties.
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Practice statement updates
The ATO has released updates to the Appendices of PS LA 2011/20, and revised an example in PS LA 2012/5.
More information here
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ASIC News
Updates from ASIC in the past week including media releases, news, articles and speeches.
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APRA news
Updates from APRA in the past week including media releases, news, articles and speeches.
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Proposed legislative amendments, Government announcements and consultations
Updates from the Government including legislation.
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