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Why Xero and MYOB Can’t Replace Statutory Trust Accounting Software – And What to Use Instead

Introduction Xero and MYOB are widely used accounting platforms in Australia.  But there is an important distinction between general business accounting and statutory trust accounting.  The question is not whether a general accounting platform can record a bank transaction.  The question is whether it provides the specific controls, records, workflows and audit trail required for statutory trust-account management.  For tax practitioners, the [...]

AML/CTF Tranche 2 Started July 2026: What Every Australian Accounting Firm Must Do Now

Introduction The AML/CTF landscape for Australian accounting firms has changed significantly. From 1 July 2026, certain accounting services became subject to Australia's AML/CTF regime. The new requirements form part of Australia's broader Tranche 2 reforms covering sectors including accounting, legal, conveyancing and real estate. But there is an important point: Not every service provided by [...]