M&A demand in FP Sector
From www.professionalplanner.com.au: Demand for mergers and acquisitions in the financial planning sector remains high, with 20 to 30 potential buyers for each seller, indicating … read more
Professional Practice
Election 2025: The adviser edit
From www.knowledgeshop.com.au: Political parties have launched early campaigns for the upcoming election, revealing key policy announcements beneficial to accountants and advisers.
Notable proposals include … read more
What makes a mortgage broker great?
From prosolution.com.au: A great mortgage broker possesses five key attributes: significant property investment experience, strong tax knowledge, a solution-focused mindset, a client base similar … read more
Seven indicted in huge U.S. COVID-relief fraud
From www.accountingtoday.com: (US context) Seven individuals, including tax preparers Keith Williams and Janine Davis, have been indicted for allegedly filing over 8,000 false payroll … read more
TPB: further light on breach reports
From www.accountantsdaily.com.au: The Tax Practitioners Board has clarified that practitioners are not required to report breaches based solely on hearsay or unsupported opinions.
There … read more
Why the practice finance landscape is changing
From www.icaew.com: (UK context) The UK accountancy industry is undergoing significant changes due to structural economic shifts and technological advancements, attracting private equity (PE) … read more
Further guidance needed on material loss issue
From www.accountantsdaily.com.au: Tax and BAS agents must report significant breaches of the Code of Professional Conduct under the Tax Agent Services Act effective July … read more
TPB clarity on breach reporting timelines
From www.accountantsdaily.com.au: The Tax Practitioners Board has clarified that tax practitioners are only required to report breaches that occur on or after 1 July … read more
Client fee increases slowing
From www.ifa.com.au: Advisers are slowing the increase of client fees after a seven-year climb, where the median cost of advice nearly doubled from $2,510 … read more
ESOP Accounting Firm CEO Talks Some Shit About PE-Backed Firms
From www.goingconcern.com: (US/UK context) ESOP accounting firm CEO Louis Grassi emphasizes the importance of ownership structures in the accounting industry amidst increasing private equity … read more
Managing client conflict
From www.professionalplanner.com.au: Financial advisers frequently encounter challenging client situations, such as clients pushing for aggressive investment strategies or tension between partners with differing financial … read more
Clients: Don’t Trust a CPA With a Word Cloud on His Website
From www.goingconcern.com: (US context) A CPA from Franklin, Tennessee was indicted for wire fraud, money laundering, and tax fraud after allegedly transferring over $US3.9 … read more
cybercrime targets accountants
From bookmarklee.co.uk: Cybercrime poses a significant threat to accountants, making them prime targets for hackers due to their access to sensitive client information.
Accountants … read more
Report: block super fund advice pending retirement performance test
From www.professionalplanner.com.au: Superannuation funds should be barred from offering personalized financial advice until all account-based pension products are subject to an APRA performance test, … read more
Data Protection for FinTech-Driven Accounting Firms
From LegalVision: FinTech-driven accounting firms in Australia must implement robust data protection policies to comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and safeguard sensitive financial … read more