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23/04/2026

Do you know where to start with KYB?
The answer is already in your files.

Trust deeds identify the trustees, directors, and beneficiary classes who must be verified under Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms starting 1 July. This applies to new clients or existing clients requesting a new designated service.

If you already have the deeds, all that remains is to connect them to your AML compliance workflow.

Join David Boyar and Tim Munro for a 60-minutes deep-dive on how to set up your KYB process.

📅 Tuesday, 5 May 2026 | 1-3 PM AEDT
✅ Free to attend
✅ Gain CPD credits

If you have trust clients and no KYB process, this is the hour you'll want to spend before the 1 July deadline.

Register here: https://ow.ly/5JzS50YNOLO

17/04/2026

Tax planning in 2026 is a different league for accountants.

If you are still giving out informal advice or leaving discussions and decisions undocumented, that just won't work anymore.

The way Australian accountants have always done tax planning has fundamentally changed given new TASA and AML/CTF requirements, and an increasingly aggressive stance by ATO.

We break down those changes and get into:
✔️ Why “quick advice” exposes you firm to compliance risks
✔️ How structured tax planning protects both your clients and your firm
✔️ The commercial opportunity hidden inside the compliance shift

Read the full article: https://ow.ly/B2Hs50YKKva

08/04/2026

The accounting profession is on the edge of one of the most significant regulatory shifts in decades.

Tranche 2 of Australia's AML/CTF reforms will bring accountants and tax agents into the anti-money laundering framework. Non-compliance won't be taken lightly.

We've broken down exactly what this means for your practice:
🔹 The compliance obligations coming your way
🔹 The penalties for falling short
🔹 Practical steps to get ahead of the risk

This isn't a "wait and see" moment. It's a "get informed and act" moment.

Read the full guide → https://ow.ly/oib250YENka

31/03/2026

❗Today is 31 March, which means the enrolment window for Tranche 2 entities is now open.

If you provide designated services, you have until 29 July to complete your enrolment, and
AML/CTF compliance obligations begin on 1 July.

⚡Is your firm ready for this next phase?

Now is the time to review your internal processes, map out which services fall under the AML/CTF regime and understand exactly what AUSTRAC will expect from you.

Check out our AML Masterclass series for practical steps to get you compliance-ready before 1 July: https://ow.ly/bIIw50YB0bI

24/03/2026

Last week, we exhibited at the 2026 Accounting & Business Expo.

It was a jam-packed two days. The energy throughout the event was electric!

We had a great time talking directly to our customers and accountants about the day-to-day pressures of running a practice in 2026. Any opportunity to understand how we can serve you better is one we'll never pass on, so thank you to those who stopped by for a chat or watched one of our presentations on stage.

Here are some highlights:
🎙️It was standing room only as David Boyar and Timothy Munro talked through the intricacies of AML/CTF Tranche 2 reforms.
🎙️Our resident tax experts, Michael Wright, and Nicholas Mole from ATO SmartDocs, shared critical time-saving hacks for ATO document management.
📝Our 5-step AML Compliance Checklist flew off the shelves!

We can't wait to do it all again next year!

If you saw us at ABE 2026, let us know what you loved in the comments 👇

17/03/2026

See you at ABE this week!
We’re looking forward to chatting with you, so bring all your questions!

Our experts are taking the stage on Wednesday and Thursday, and we'll be at our booth as well, from 9am to 5pm.

Don't miss it out
📍18 - 19 March at ICC, Sydney

12/03/2026

Say hello to our new Access Evolve!

Access Evolve™ unifies every financial process into a single AI-powered suite — ANZ-compliant, cloud-hosted, and built to scale with your business.

Built to support ATO, IRD, and Single Touch Payroll requirements without the manual workarounds.

Explore Access Evolve: https://ow.ly/lkzS50YtbeM
Book a demo: https://ow.ly/yhLK50YtbeO

10/03/2026

Confused by the upcoming AUSTRAC changes? You're not alone.

In our first KYC Masterclass, a staggering 46% of poll respondents said they haven’t looked at the upcoming AUSTRAC changes while 49% have never seen anything so confusing.

Deep diving into the regulations, David Boyar and Tim Munro debunked some risky myths about KYC requirements.

They also showcased how ChangeGPS automates AML/ATF compliance in one workflow. Built by accountants for accountants.

Learn more:https://ow.ly/Nek050Yr3Ka

11/01/2026

Most firms waste hours reconciling disconnected AI systems instead of delivering value. Our latest research from 400 Australian practices shows:
→ 49% cite training as the top barrier (really an integration issue)
→ Standalone AI has 66% trust concerns vs. 50% for embedded tools
→ Productivity wins don’t scale firm-wide

The gap = infrastructure.

Smaller firms with integrated platforms are outpacing larger ones burdened by technical debt.
Three trajectories are emerging and only one leads to working less while delivering more.

Which one are you on?

Download the 2026 State of AI in Accounting Report 👇
https://ow.ly/6aIx50XLP97

22/12/2025

Our 2026 State of AI in Accounting Report reveals something fascinating: firms with 5-19 employees are using AI to identify growth opportunities at rates that demonstrate infrastructure matters more than headcount.

The reason why is becuase they're not held back by decades of technical debt. They built on modern, integrated platforms from the start. Their AI tools share data. Workflows orchestrate across systems. They're delivering sophisticated advisory services without the overhead larger firms carry.

The insight applies to practices of any size: when your technology works together, you deliver more value in fewer hours. When it doesn't, you work longer for the same results—regardless of how many people you have.

Three infrastructure approaches are emerging:
1. Adding AI to fragmented systems → modest individual gains
2. Migrating to integrated platforms → transformation capability
3. Built on unified infrastructure → compounding advantages

It's clear that AI infrastructure choices determine outcomes more than firm size.

Our research from 400 Australian practices breaks down what's working and what's not 👇
https://ow.ly/m3qt50XLPgs

19/12/2025

We surveyed 400 Australian accounting practices to understand what's actually happening with AI adoption—not the hype, the reality.

Key insights inside:
→ Why 56% report productivity gains but struggle to scale firm-wide
→ The 16-point trust gap between integrated and standalone AI
→ How firms are reclaiming 60-120 hours per person annually
→ What separates practices working less from those working more

Download the full report 👇
https://ow.ly/2nNj50XLP6A

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