STONE Accounting Group

31/08/2026

Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering Framework is reaching further than it ever has.

From 1 July 2026, the expanded Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime brings accounting firms that provide specific designated services into a broader regulatory framework.

For businesses, this means compliance is becoming more closely connected to everyday processes. Company information may now need to be verified and reviewed more carefully, from onboarding through to ongoing engagements, particularly where ownership, business structures or transactions require further verification.

As a reporting entity registered with AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial crime regulator, STONE Accounting Group is adapting our processes to meet these requirements while keeping our approach clear, efficient and commercially focused.

Learn more about what has changed and the essential information your business needs to know in the video.

21/08/2026

Building an accounting practice takes more than professional expertise. It also requires the systems, technology and operational capabilities to run and grow a business.

The STONE Membership Program supports accounting professionals seeking to establish their own practice, alongside existing firms looking to grow. Members retain ownership and client relationships while gaining access to shared technology, operational guidance, professional knowledge and opportunities across a connected global network.

The model offers the flexibility to lead your practice in your own way, with the support and wider capabilities to help take it further.

If you are considering establishing a practice or exploring what could come next for your firm, discover the STONE Membership Program and start a conversation with us at stoneacc.com

19/08/2026

For Canadian accountants, the real technology challenge is no longer access, it is making technology work effectively in day-to-day practice💡

Xero Canada’s 2025 State of the Industry report found that 86% of Canadian accounting practices use cloud accounting software, yet only 59% apply it in actual client engagements. The numbers point to a wider gap between having the tools and having the infrastructure to use them effectively.

Closing that gap requires a lot more than another software subscription. Standardised workflows, connected data, implementation support, training and clear governance all form part of the operating foundation.

For smaller practices, a shared infrastructure model offers an alternative to building this foundation alone. With these capabilities within reach, independent accountants can put technology into practice while retaining control over their professional judgement and client relationships.

Read the latest article on our website: https://stoneacc.com/news/making-technology-work-in-day-to-day-accounting-the-infrastructure-small-practices-need

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01/08/2026

STONE Accounting Group is proud to announce the launch of its new global domain, marking the next milestone in the Group's international expansion.

This transition represents a strategic step in STONE's evolution from an Australian accounting practice into a connected global network, built to support clients and members across markets.

By establishing a unified presence, STONE is creating a stronger platform that brings together trusted local expertise through consistent international standards. As the community continues to grow, the new global domain strengthens collaboration across borders while making it easier for partners, members and clients to engage with STONE wherever they operate.

The launch reflects STONE Accounting Group's long-term commitment to building a connected worldwide community of accounting professionals, one that empowers its partners, delivers greater value to clients, and creates new opportunities through global collaboration.

Discover our domain and discuss your vision with us at stoneacc.com

27/07/2026

Advancing its global vision, STONE Accounting Group continues to build an international network of accounting professionals, grounded in local expertise and aligned by one consistent global standard.

Since its establishment, STONE Accounting Group has taken a clear stance: to redefine the accounting practice. Today, with an established presence across Australia, Japan, Vietnam, and most recently Canada, each office represents far more than geographical expansion. It reflects a deliberate model-uniting experienced accounting professionals with deep market expertise and sharp commercial insight to drive exceptional outcomes across markets.

As our network continues to grow, a new chapter in STONE Accounting Group's global evolution is about to unfold. Stay close as the next phase takes form.

25/06/2026

At STONE Accounting Group, the journey of leadership has included its share of grey days. With courage and support, they’ve flowed into a proud blue gradient of leadership - innovative and reassuringly steady.

Last night, Executive Director Rodney Stone stepped outside the usual world of spreadsheets and onto the Toast The Story - Colorful You stage to share a deeply personal chapter of his journey. He brought the audience along as he revisited an intense health challenge, the uncertainty it created, those first steps of learning to walk again, reconnecting with the world, and the people and values that guided him from grey days toward a more colorful, purpose driven life.

Since then, those experiences have continued to shape Rodney as a person and as a leader at STONE Accounting Group, infusing his work with resilience, empathy, and a clear commitment to building an innovative and professional firm. They remind us that strength can be both precise and deeply human, and they inspire our team to carry that spirit into the way we stand beside the businesses we partner with and the clients we serve.

Thank you, Toast The Story, for creating a space where the colors behind the profession can be shared. We look forward to hearing many more voices and witnessing more inspiring stories take the stage.

23/06/2026

The countdown to Payday Super is getting shorter ⏳

In only one more week, one of Australia's most significant superannuation reforms will come into effect.

From 1 July 2026, super contributions will no longer be treated as a quarterly task. Instead, they will need to be paid at the same time employees are paid, fundamentally changing how businesses manage their financial process.

While many businesses are aware of the reform, readiness remains a different question altogether. Payroll systems, internal processes, reporting workflows, and cash flow planning may all require review before the transition begins.

The deadline is approaching quickly, but preparation today can help avoid compliance risks and operational disruptions tomorrow.

Is your business ready? Check out the list here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18TLZUs8P7/

12/06/2026

For years, the 15 May tax lodgement deadline has been a defining pressure point for the accounting industry and a practical test of how well an accounting firm’s operating model performs under peak compliance periods 💻

Firms have long looked to outsourcing to manage seasonal peaks and growing delivery demands. Over time, automation and, more recently, AI have become part of the same evolution: moving from standalone tools to a more coordinated way of working across teams, systems and processes.

Such is why, accounting is entering a new phase of convergence, where outsourcing, automation and AI are increasingly shaping how work gets planned, managed and delivered in practice.

The real opportunity is not simply doing compliance work faster, but creating more capacity for review, insight, advice and long-term client value.

Read our latest article on the three forces now reshaping accounting: https://stoneaccounting.com.au/news/three-forces-are-reshaping-accounting-smart-outsourcing-smart-automation-and-ai

19/05/2026

Australia is increasingly a nation of solo operators - but scale still matters 📈

Recent ABS data shows that non-employing businesses now account for 63.6% of all Australian businesses, and were the fastest-growing segment in 2024-2025, expanding by 4.9%.

This trend reflects a practical response to rising employment costs and growing compliance obligations. For many business owners, staying lean - supported by contractors and technology - offers greater flexibility and lower overheads.

Yet the long-term numbers tell a more nuanced story. Businesses with employees have a significantly stronger survival rate. Three years after starting, 61.0% of employing businesses were still operating, compared to 43.3% of non-employing businesses.

Therefore, while solo operations can be an effective business model, the higher survival rate of employing businesses suggests that scale still matters over time. For owners choosing to remain lean, long-term success depends on strong fundamentals: a clear niche, low overheads, strong client relationships, and smart use of technology and contractors to extend capacity without taking on the complexity of employment.

30/04/2026

One of the biggest superannuation reforms in a generation is arriving in two months, yet many businesses still haven't fully felt what it means 🔔

According to the Inside the Future of Super 2026 Report, 58% of Australian businesses remain unaware of Payday Super, and more than 80% of employees have no visibility into the changes ahead.

The numbers are concerning but what matters more is what businesses do with the time they have left.

From 1 July 2026, super shifts from a back-of-mind quarterly obligation to a live financial commitment tied to every single pay cycle. This changes how businesses manage cash flow, configure payroll, and maintain compliance, not once, but every fortnight, every week.

Preparation isn't just a rushed checklist. Businesses that get the foundations right - payroll structure, cash flow timing, and internal processes will be far better positioned for the long term.