For years, Australian small businesses ran on an unspoken safety net. When cash flow tightened, wages and suppliers came first; tax could wait. The ATO was treated as patient, forgiving, and slow to chase. In practice, it was a safe, ‘sure thing’ lender. That era has ended. As recently reported by Accountants Daily, the ATO is shi…

Media Release - 31st of March The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today published a Conclusions Paper which sets out the final decisions of the Payments System Board (PSB) on the Review of Merchant Card Payment Costs and Surcharging. The PSB has concluded that a package of reforms that includes removing surcharging, reducing i…

2026 is in full swing, and firms across the accounting profession are navigating a landscape shaped by economic pressure, regulatory shifts, and rapid technological evolution. For practices looking to grow, 2026 will reward those who streamline operations, strengthen cash flow, and elevate their advisory value. The Jan…