The Latest Breaking News from the Tax Practitioners Board

Taxpayers cop fines after using unregistered tax agent

An unregistered tax agent who unlawfully lodged hundreds of tax returns filled with dodgy deductions exposed her clients to ATO fines and unexpected tax bills.

AAP · Dec 13, 2023

Tax changes flagged to bolster system integrity

The Albanese government has announced a consultation process as part of its tranche of reforms to strengthen integrity and accountability in the tax system.

AAP · Dec 9, 2023

Westpac axes PwC as embattled firm announces job cuts

Westpac has ended its relationship with external auditor PwC as the under-fire firm continues to face setbacks after a leaking scandal.

AAP · Nov 7, 2023

PwC Australia scandal: what actually happened and will it be fatal for the advisory firm?

The Australian affiliate of PricewaterhouseCoopers is subject to a police investigation in a crisis that could have global implications

The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says naming of PwC partners placed on leave will happen 'in time'

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the naming of partners at consulting giant PwC involved in misusing confidential government information will happen "in time".

ABC News · May 31, 2023

PwC asked to hand over more information amid new investigation into leaking of tax information

PriceWaterHouse Coopers insists it will comply with a request to hand over information to the Tax Practitioners Board looking into the leaking of confidential treasury documents.

ABC News · May 31, 2023

Michael Pascoe: Waiting for other PwC shoes to drop all over Canberra

To mix my metaphors, there is a footlocker of shoes yet to drop from the PricewaterhouseCoopers scandal – and not on PwC.

The New Daily · May 30, 2023

Treasury referred PwC to AFP after ‘clearly disturbing’ emails revealed, Senate hears

Senator Barbara Pocock has requested PwC release the names of partners understood to be involved, saying she is ‘confident they will reach the public’

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2023

Senator alleges 'perception of contamination' as police investigate firm working inside its buildings

The Australian Federal Police has reasserted its ability to effectively investigate a former member of PwC, as the firm completes millions of dollars worth of contracts working alongside AFP staff.

ABC News · May 28, 2023

PwC partner Peter Collins referred to AFP over confidential tax policy disclosure

A PwC partner who shared confidential federal government tax policy information to boost business has been referred to the federal police.

The New Daily · May 24, 2023