Quarterly Ethics Update - June 2026

Stay in the know with our Quarterly Ethics Update, featuring the latest on ethical standards, tax agent obligations, and more.

In this session, we cover: 

• In the news

  • KPMG – Case Study - Confidentiality and Whistleblower Laws

  • PE ownership of firms

• AML/CTF Update

  • Background

  • Enforcement action

  • Current areas of focus

  • Where are we at?

• In the Parliament and Regulators

  • Expanding TPB sanctions

  • TPB – AI and the code guidance

  • ATO concerns on contingency fees

• Disciplinary, ART and Court Action

  • Deregistration – Not fit and proper

  • Unregistered preparer

  • From BAS to Tax agent denied