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Manual picking error rates can rise to 4% while automation can cut this to 0.04%.Based on industry benchmarks for 3PLs a...
22/06/2026

Manual picking error rates can rise to 4% while automation can cut this to 0.04%.

Based on industry benchmarks for 3PLs and warehouses including those in Australia and New Zealand, even a small percentage of errors becomes a big cost when parcel volumes climb, especially with tight service level agreements (SLAs) and free‑returns expectations.

A reliable WMS such as Mintsoft helps reduce errors by:
- Guiding pickers with optimised routes and checks
- Syncing inventory across channels in real‑time
- Capturing scan data so you can trace where things go wrong

Curious about how Mintsoft works for 3PLs and warehouses? Check it out: https://ow.ly/Hmhf50Zak49

⏱️30 June is five weeks away. Are you confident nothing will slip?Your clients are counting on you to get it right: trus...
22/05/2026

⏱️30 June is five weeks away.
Are you confident nothing will slip?

Your clients are counting on you to get it right: trust distributions, FBT returns, dividend statements, tax planning, Payday Super changes from 1 July.

And on top of that, your own practice has AML/CTF compliance obligations due by 1 July. Miss them and you're looking at fines of up to $33 million.

Join David Boyar and Timothy Munro for 60-minutes to get clarity on what you need to do by 30 June, for your own practice and your clients:

📅 Monday, 25 May 2026 | 1 PM AEDT
✅ Free to attend
✅ Gain CPD credits

One session. Practical steps.
📌 Register here: https://ow.ly/3HnN50Z31Ij

Most AML compliance software wasn't built for accountants.It was designed for banks, adapted for everyone, and optimised...
22/05/2026

Most AML compliance software wasn't built for accountants.

It was designed for banks, adapted for everyone, and optimised for none. This leaves accounting firms juggling split workflows and manually fixing inconsistent checks.

With 1 July fast approaching, we've done the hard work for you. We compared the six AML/CTF compliance solutions most relevant to Australian accounting practices: easyAML, NowInfinity, TrustEasy, BGL Firm Verify, Ignition, and EngageAML.

What we looked at:
➡️ AML/CTF program builders and risk assessments
➡️ Identity verification and KYC/KYB quality
➡️ AUSTRAC reporting (SMRs, TTRs, IFTIs)
➡️ Practice management integrations
➡️ Engagement letter capability
➡️ Pricing structures and what drives your costs

Read the full comparison here 👇
https://ow.ly/ERCQ50Z1VM4

Are your clients who they say they are? Correctly verifying who your clients are is a critical part of your AML/CTF obli...
21/05/2026

Are your clients who they say they are?

Correctly verifying who your clients are is a critical part of your AML/CTF obligations. Many accounting firms think the AML/CTF Act is simply a regulatory checklist. It's not.

With Tranche 2 reforms taking effect from 1 July 2026, Australian accountants need more than just a checklist. They need working AML/CTF workflows embedded into how they operate day to day.

Failure to conduct proper due diligence may result in letting money laundering and terrorism financing activities slip through the cracks.

We've broken down the three core AML/CTF workflows every Aussie accounting practice needs:

🔵 Onboarding and engagement with identity verification: client classification, KYB, risk ratings, KYC, and when to issue that engagement letter.
🔵 Compliance officer oversight: how COs review failed KYC, manage SMR alerts, and interact with AUSTRAC.
🔵 Firm-wide training and record-keeping: because compliance isn't a one-person job.

Remember, AML/CTF compliance is a sequence, and getting the order wrong can expose more than just your practice. Get it right before 1 July.

Read the full guide 👇
https://ow.ly/PGXt50Z1VKO

Do you know where to start with KYB?The answer is already in your files.Trust deeds identify the trustees, directors, an...
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

Tax planning in 2026 is a different league for accountants. If you are still giving out informal advice or leaving discu...
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

The accounting profession is on the edge of one of the most significant regulatory shifts in decades.Tranche 2 of Austra...
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

❗Today is 31 March, which means the enrolment window for Tranche 2 entities is now open. If you provide designated servi...
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

Last week, we exhibited at the 2026 Accounting & Business Expo. It was a jam-packed two days. The energy throughout the ...
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 👇

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

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