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Pillar Two Compliance in Australia: Why Outbound Multinational Groups Must Act Now

Pillar Two Has Arrived: Far More Than Another Reporting RequirementInternational tax reform has accelerated in recent years, but only a small number of initiatives have materially reshaped how multinational groups are governed, structured, and managed. Pillar Two is one of them.Developed in response to concerns around base erosion and profit...

2 contributors

Melbourne

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Public Country by Country reporting in Australia

Public CbC reporting: what you need to know Australia has introduced a new public tax transparency regime, Public Country-By-Country (CbC) reporting that requires certain multinational groups (MNE) to publicly disclose tax and financial information. The information will to be published on the Australian government website which is a significant shift...

2 contributors

Sydney

ATO Releases Draft Guidance on Pillar Two Lodgment and Penalties What Multinationals Need to Do Now

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Pillar Two reporting in Australia

What you need to know about Pillar Two reporting in Australia Pillar Two Australia’s Pillar Two rules introduce a 15% global minimum tax for large multinational groups (EUR 750m+ revenue), together with new annual reporting and compliance obligations in Australia applying from income years beginning on or after 1 January...

2 contributors

Sydney

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High Court decision in Bendel: What it means for trusts, Division 7A and your 30 June planning

The Bendel decision is a major shift in trust taxation, but it’s not a green light to act.

We’re advising clients to pause, understand the implications, and seek guidance before making 30 June decisions.

Nicholas Hofman

Business Adviser

Gold Coast

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Supporting South Australian businesses through the Algal Bloom

South Australia’s ongoing algal bloom has created prolonged uncertainty for aquaculture and coastal businesses.

This article outlines how our Adelaide advisers are supporting affected clients through cashflow pressure, government assistance, structural decisions and the protection of generational enterprises.

Charlie Dawson

Business Adviser

Adelaide

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Moving to America

Moving to America: what Australian businesses need to know before expanding into the USFor many Australian businesses, the United States represents an attractive growth market. It is large, diverse and full of opportunity, but it is not a market to enter lightly. Expansion into the US requires careful planning, a...

Nicholas Falzon

Director

Sydney, Newcastle

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Federal Budget proposed tax changes: what they mean for Australian investors

The 2026–27 Federal Budget tax papers outline two significant proposed changes for Australian investors: reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax, and a new minimum tax for discretionary trusts. The changes presented highlight why investment decisions should continue to focus on risk, liquidity, time horizon and diversification and less...

Andrew Russell

Financial Adviser

Newcastle

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Tax planning for primary producers: Strategies to maximise returns this financial year

This article is for primary producers who want practical, real-world tax planning guidance ahead of year-end. It outlines trusted strategies and current ATO considerations to help farmers maximise returns while planning for future seasons.

Kimberley Lisle

Partner

Walcha, Tamworth

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From ideas to impact: Why teams struggle with automation, and how to fix it

Many automation programs fail quietly. Not because tools don’t work, but because adoption never becomes daily behaviour.Many organisations are discovering this gap. Their people are willing, curious and often excited about automation. Yet progress feels slower than expected. Tools are considered, pilots are launched, and announcements are made, yet day-to-day...

Tom Burton

Senior Manager - Audit

Melbourne

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Luca Learning: A new chapter in how PKF Australia learns and works

On 1 February 2026, PKF Australia launched Luca Learning, an AI powered learning platform designed to support professionals in the flow of their work.

Lana Weldon

National COO

Australia

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Transaction readiness in private equity: The hidden driver of enterprise value

The best exits are built years before they happenIn private equity, it’s often said that value is realised at exit. In reality, the success of a transaction is usually determined 12 to 24 months before the sale process even begins.By the time a business enters a sale process, much of...

Joel Floyd

Principal

Newcastle

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Superannuation: Building, protecting, and optimising your wealth for the long term

General Advice Warning: The information in this article is general advice only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. Before making a financial decision based on this advice, you must consider whether it is appropriate in light of your needs, objectives and financial circumstances, and...

Matthew Weeks

Financial Adviser

Newcastle

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Fuel excise relief: Short‑term savings, longer‑term business decisions

Is the fuel excise cut real relief for businesses, or just a brief pause in pressure? For many businesses, the real value lies not in the saving itself, but in how well they plan for what comes next.

Megan Mann

Partner

Tamworth, Walcha

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I’m Darren Shillington, NOT JUST an accountant

More than just an accountant? Darren Shillington was appointed as Managing Partner of PKF Perth in July 2018. For Darren, it’s important to protect the legacy the firm has built over more than 45 years, while ensuring the firm continues to grow, adapt, develop our people, support our clients and...

Darren Shillington

Managing Partner

Perth

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NEXUS conference 2026: Why coming together still matters

Bringing our network together in Sydney for NEXUS was about connection. Strengthening the relationships that allow us to operate as one national firm truly matters.

Steve Meyn

Chairman

Australia

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Four nominations lead to four finalists at Accountants Daily Rising Star Awards 2026

PKF Australia is proud to have all four of its nominations named as finalists in the Accountants Daily Rising Star Awards 2026.

Lana Weldon

National COO

Australia

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AML Reforms in Australia: What accounting firms need to know in 2026

Australia is undergoing one of the most significant regulatory shifts in decades with the expansion of its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime. From 1 July 2026, accounting firms providing certain services will be brought into the AML/CTF framework under the so-called “Tranche 2” reforms.These changes aim to align...

Irina Donaldson

Senior Manager

Sydney

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Purchase price allocation and impairment testing in Australian corporate transactions

Purchase price allocation and impairment testing in Australian corporate transactionsWhen the post deal dust settles and the bankers and lawyers have left the room, it’s time for business integration and to record the transaction in the acquirer’s financial statements. The accounting for an acquisition may seem straightforward however there’s more...

2 contributors

Sydney

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This decision is highly relevant for private and family groups that rely on long standing related party arrangements without current documentation. It shows the ATO, and the courts, will look past “how things have always been done” and focus on whether a binding agreement actually exists.

Chaya Lal

Partner

Melbourne

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How advisers maximise value during a divestment, beyond just finding a buyer

Many business owners assume advisers add value mainly by introducing buyers. This article explains how value is maximised during execution; through process control, negotiation discipline and risk management.

Steven Perri

Partner

Melbourne

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What does sale readiness involve, and why does it happen before due diligence?

Many owners assume due diligence begins as soon as a business is for sale. This article explains why it comes later in the divestment process, and how preparation protects value.

Steven Perri

Partner

Melbourne

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Do I need to go to market to understand buyer interest and value?

Many business owners believe they must launch a sale process to understand buyer appetite and value. This article demystifies this by explaining how market insight can be gathered first, without committing to a divestment.

Steven Perri

Partner

Melbourne

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Sale readiness is not a sale process: What a pre‑sale review actually delivers

Many business owners worry that engaging corporate finance will trigger a sale process before they are ready. This article explains how a pre‑sale review provides clarity on value, risk and market positioning, without forcing a transaction or timeline.

Steven Perri

Partner

Melbourne

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PKF x Assistance Dogs Australia: 11 years of backing a life‑changing cause 🐾

If you’ve ever met a Labrador who thinks they’re “just here for pats,” you’ll know they’re never just here for pats. Sometimes they’re here to change a life.For the past 11 years, PKF has proudly supported Assistance Dogs Australia (ADA), an organisation that breeds, trains and places accredited assistance dogs...