22/10/2026
Keeping Informed, Staying Ahead – IPA Network Lunch
As a member of the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), I recently attended an IPA Network Lunch, gaining valuable insights into the changes and challenges facing Australian businesses and the accounting profession.
Some key topics included:
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) – Increasing compliance responsibilities, including preventing financial crime and the financing of weapons proliferation.
AI & Technology – Exploring how artificial intelligence can improve efficiency while maintaining strong governance, security and professional standards.
Tax Reform & Government Policy – Discussions around Capital Gains Tax, trusts, GST and the complexity of Australia’s taxation system, including the potential impact of proposed changes on small businesses.
Card Payment Surcharges – Understanding the implications of payment reforms and additional costs for businesses.
The Cost of Compliance – Concerns about increasingly complex regulations, short government consultation periods and the financial burden placed on small businesses..
Why does this matter to my clients?
At Balanced Control, professional development is about more than maintaining qualifications. It’s about staying informed, understanding what’s coming and helping clients prepare for changes before they become problems.
As a Registered BAS Agent and business management specialist, I believe that keeping my knowledge current helps me keep your business compliant, informed and in control.
Balanced Business = Balanced Life
Balanced Control | BAS Agent • Bookkeeping • Business Management Specialist. Institute of Public Accountants
