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CPA AUSTRALIA
Advocacy update
CPA Australia’s policy team advocates for the interests of the accounting profession,
members and the public. Here is some of their recent work.
“It’s hard to get a complete picture of the Delivering Better Financial
Outcomes changes until we know more about the amendments to the
best interests duty and what the new class of adviser will look like.”
RICHARD WEBB, SUPERANNUATION LEAD, CPA AUSTRALIA
SUBMISSION
Compensation Scheme of Last Resort
post-implementation review
This submission from CPA Australia gives conditional
support to the Australian Treasury’s review of the
Compensation Scheme of Last Resort. The review will
examine complaints about the inequitable distribution
of costs, the impact on financial advice affordability
and accessibility, and the lack of analysis in the lead-up
to the scheme’s formation.
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CPA Australia’s
recent policy
submissions
Explore the submission
ARTICLE
Financial abuse (and what accountants
can do to help)
Accountants and financial advisers are at the forefront
in the battle against financial abuse, and can help identify
warning signs of coercion, control and exploitation.
This article explores what financial professionals can do,
what they should look out for and how the tax office
is examining ways it can help victim survivors.
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CPA Australia’s
policy and advocacy
tools and resources
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RESOURCES
Financial planning guides and calculators
CPA Australia has a range of resources to help
financial advisers and accountants keep up to date
with their regulatory requirements and professional
compliance needs.
Explore the resources
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