Compliance for Accountants & bookkeepers
Professional accounting and bookkeeping firms. Captured by Tranche 2 when providing designated services such as managing client money or company formation.
Published obligations that apply to accountants & bookkeepers (6)
- criticalCWLTHComply with the TASA Code of Professional Conduct
Tax practitioners must observe honesty, competence, confidentiality, PI insurance, and (from 2025) expanded breach reporting.
- criticalCWLTHEnrol with AUSTRAC as a reporting entity
Tranche 2 entities must enrol with AUSTRAC by 29 July 2026.
- criticalCWLTHMaintain a written AML/CTF program
Every reporting entity needs a documented AML/CTF program — Part A risk + Part B systems.
- highCWLTHComply with APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants
Members of CA ANZ + CPA Australia + IPA bound by APES 110 — fundamental principles + threats + safeguards.
- highCWLTHComply with Australian Auditing Standards (ASA)
Auditors must conduct audits per ASA — Aus equivalent of ISA, with Aus additions.
- highCWLTHMaintain TPB registration (tax/BAS agents)
Tax agents and BAS agents must be registered with the TPB and comply with the Code of Professional Conduct.