Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia, Australian Bookkeepers Association, the Financial Advice Association of Australia, the Institute of Public Accountants, the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers, the National Tax & Accountants’ Association, the Institute of Financial Professionals Australia, the SMSF Association, Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association and The Tax Institute (the Joint Bodies) have lodged a joint submission regarding the exposure draft amendments contained in the Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Amendment (Measures No. 2) Determination 2024 (the ED amendments) and Explanatory Statement (the ES).

Public consultation closed on Wednesday 2 October 2024.

CA ANZ and the other professional bodies remain in discussions with the Assistant Treasurer’s office and Treasury to explain what we’ve written in our submission. We will bring you updates when appropriate.