Australia’s first criminal prosecution for failure to comply with auditing standards
On 8 June 2021, the first criminal charges were laid in Australia for failure to comply with auditing standards. Explore the details of the case.
DetailsDennis Miralis is a leading Australian defence lawyer with over 20 years of experience. Dennis is a Partner at Nyman Gibson Miralis and specialises in international criminal law.
What is trade-based money laundering? Examining the key risk indicators
Trade-based money laundering is facilitated through the physical movement of goods through the trade system. Explore the key risk indicators.
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The AFP is closing in on international fugitives with new strike team
The AFP’s Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (FAST) targets fugitives wanted for murder, drug trafficking, money laundering and serious fraud.
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The Commonwealth DPP’s guidelines on immunities, induced statements and undertakings
Criminal liability can potentially be mitigated by cooperating with law enforcement as a witness. Explore the CDPP guidelines and directions.
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Recent CDPP prosecution results: Foreign bribery, insider trading and Ponzi schemes
Explore three recent NSW cases and the prosecution results obtained by the CDPP across the areas of foreign bribery, insider trading and financial crime.
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How have audit firms performed in ASIC’s latest inspection?
ASIC is committed to ensuring auditor independence and audit quality, and has reported on its audit inspection findings for 12 months to 30 June 2020.
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Tax avoidance through trusts: The ATO’s focus on privately owned and wealthy groups
The ATO’s Tax Avoidance Taskforce – Trusts takes action against tax avoidance using trusts, with a focus on privately owned and wealthy groups.
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Voluntary disclosure to the ATO: Do you need to admit liability?
If you have provided incorrect information to the ATO, you may make a voluntary disclosure. But does this mean that you are admitting to wrongdoing?
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Auditor independence and audit quality: Legally enforceable, not just desirable
Auditor independence and audit quality are not just desirable, but are legally enforceable. Explore the key considerations as outlined by ASIC.
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Could counter-terrorism sanctions impact your business?
The UN Security Council requires Member States including Australia to implement targeted financial sanctions against persons involved in terrorist activities.
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