27/03/2025
For the 8th consecutive year, SW has been recognised as a finalist in Beaton’s Client Choice Awards, solidifying its position as one of the leading accounting and consulting firms across Australia and New Zealand. This year, SW proudly took home the award for Best Provider to Financial & Insurance Services and was a finalist in […]
25/03/2025
Last night the 2025 Federal Budget was handed down by the Treasurer aiming to address inflation, higher interest rates and cost of living. Australia is facing significant economic challenges, and some predict a difficult time ahead. With inflation, tariffs, interest rates, the cost of living, and housing pressures rising—alongside a decline in exports—Australians want to […]
24/03/2025
Significant global entities (SGEs) face stricter Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting in 2025 with new formats, tighter exemptions, public disclosures, and harsher penalties. 2025 marks an important year for SGEs in respect of their CbC reporting obligations. The compliance standards have significantly heightened due to several developments in the Australian CbC reporting regime, including: Here’s what you […]
21/03/2025
SW is proud to mark a significant milestone in 2025—90 years of excellence and strong partnerships. The firm’s origins date back to 1935 with the founding of Hughes Fincher Moore Stephens, the antecedent firm of SW and the Australian member of Moore Stephens. Since then, SW has built a reputation for delivering expert advice and […]
20/03/2025
Pillar Two introduces a global minimum tax framework aimed at ensuring multinational enterprises pay a fair level of tax, regardless of where they operate. This FAQ section addresses key questions about its implementation, impact on businesses, and compliance requirements. Whether you’re looking for insights on effective tax rates, reporting obligations, or exemptions, you’ll find clear […]
20/03/2025
The Commissioner has sought special leave to appeal the Full Federal court decision that unpaid present entitlements are not loans for the purpose of Division 7A. Since the appeal application has been made, the Commissioner has released a decision impact statement outlining their approach to Division 7A in the interim, pending the outcome of the […]
17/03/2025
SW Accountants & Advisors (SW) is pleased to announce the promotion of Amy Zhang and Brent Sheers to Partner within the Assurance & Advisory Division. Their dedication, technical expertise, and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in driving success for both the firm and its clients. Mr Duane Rogers, CEO of SW said: “These promotions […]
12/03/2025
The final Higher Education Research Data Collection (HERDC) specifications for the collection of 2024 data have been released. It’s a great outcome to have further clarification on the treatment of Shared Income to Non-Higher Education Providers. The main changes between the 2023 specifications and 2024 specifications are as follows: Each HEP must arrange for an […]
27/02/2025
Join our 2025 Corporate Tax update seminar to ensure you are up to date with the latest developments in corporate and international income tax. Our seminar will be delivered in an interactive format with SW expert Daren Yeoh, Tax Director, Antony Cheung, Senior Tax Manager, Yang Shi, Tax Director and Christine Krause, Director, Audit & […]
26/02/2025
At our annual Employment Taxes update for the Not-for-profit, Government and Corporate sectors, our experts delve into the ever-evolving world of employment taxes to help you stay ahead in this dynamic field. Our experts provided an update on: Expert speakers Stephen O’FlynnDirectorSW Paul HumDirectorSW Sam MorrisDirector SW Kirsty McDonnellDirector SW Vanessa PriestDirector SW Justin BatticciottoAssociate Director SW Rahul […]