Accrued leave: take a holiday or take the payment?

If retirement is on the horizon and you have a large amount of accrued leave, you may well be contemplating whether to take a big holiday now, or just take the lump sum payment when you retire.  There are some tax, super and possibly social security implications you should consider.

Working out your Work From Home (WFH) expenses – 2025 Rules

To be eligible to claim working from WFH expenses, you need to be genuinely working from home to fulfil your employment duties, not just checking emails or taking occasional calls.

Div 296 must be considered ‘holistically’, IPA says

As heated debates over the proposed Division 296 tax continue to be drawn out, the IPA has called on the government to “reconsider problematic areas”.

How to detect and prevent elder abuse when advising older clients: RSM

Elder abuse is an unfortunate reality that some accountants and advisors come across whilst working with older clients. So, what are the red flags, and what can be done in response?

Why Culture Matters (Even in Small Teams)

Business culture is the shared set of values, beliefs, norms, and practices that dictate how employees within an organization behave, interact, and make decisions, shaping the overall work environment and company identity. 

Bribery, brothels, breaches of confidence: ATO officer loses appeal against imprisonment

A former ATO client engagement officer has lost an appeal against a five-year prison sentence for accepting a $100,000 bribe in return for a favourable tax audit.

The biggest earthquakes in history : (1905–2025)

Check out this powerful visual journey through the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. From massive Chilean earthquakes along the Pacific Ring of Fire to the more recent Russia earthquake in Kamchatka, this timelapse shows how Earth's fury has shaped our world.

How safe is your business from scams

Updated 27 Aug 2025

Non deductibility of ATO interest charges for businesses

Businesses can no longer claim income tax deductions for ATO general interest charge (GIC) and shortfall interest charge (SIC) charged on unpaid/underpaid tax liabilities. This change applies to amounts incurred in income years starting on or after 1 July 2025.

HECS/HELP debt reduction Bill introduced

The Labor government have recently introduced legislation aimed to enact its election promise to reduce student debt by 20%.

WHS and OHS Regulatory Update: August 2025

Officers have an ongoing duty to ensure their organisations remain compliant and stay informed about work health and safety matters. This update covers recent developments to help officers meet their obligations and stay current with WHS changes. 

Inherited assets: what you need to know about pre-CGT v post-CGT investments

Inheriting assets, whether it’s a family home, shares, or an investment property, can offer significant financial benefits, but it often comes with unexpected challenges.