10:30 am AEDT1 hr 30 min
Accounting is the second-busiest industry on CMD/CTRL. Most of what's listed falls into three groups.
Tax and compliance
The Australian Taxation Office runs a steady programme of free sessions on tax, GST and BAS, payroll and super and record keeping, some for practitioners and some for their clients. State revenue offices cover payroll tax, land tax and duties, which change with each state budget and catch out businesses that grow across a threshold.
Firm updates
Accounting and advisory firms run briefings on budgets, tax policy, the R&D tax incentive and year-end planning. They're a fast way to hear what's changed and how it's being read, from people who advise on it every day.
Reporting and the wider practice
Sessions on financial reporting and sustainability reporting are growing as mandatory climate disclosures reach more companies. Others cover running a practice: cybersecurity, AI, workplace relations and client advice on business finance.
Most sessions run 45 to 60 minutes at lunchtime, and a good share are free.