This practical 2-hour webinar unpacks the 2026 COIDA amendments and what they mean for SMEs. It equips accountants with the knowledge and tools to guide clients through stricter enforcement, increased penalties, and new compliance duties, turning legislative complexity into actionable, client-focused advisory opportunities.
This session provides a practical breakdown of the 2026 COIDA amendments, focusing on how increased enforcement, expanded inspection powers, and stricter penalties directly impact SMEs. Accountants will learn how to interpret the new rules, identify high-risk areas such as reporting failures and poor record-keeping, and implement simple, effective compliance systems. The webinar emphasises real-world advisory strategies, enabling practitioners to proactively support clients who are largely unaware of these changes, positioning themselves as trusted compliance partners in a high-risk regulatory environment. The session will also address how administrative penalties, extended claim periods, and mandatory record retention increase exposure for SMEs, requiring stronger controls and ongoing monitoring.
Key Topics Covered
• Understanding the 2026 COIDA Amendments
• Inspection and Enforcement Powers
• Penalties and High-Risk Compliance Failures
• SME Impact: Why This Matters Now
• The Accountant’s Role in COIDA Compliance
• Practical Steps to Support Clients.
• Accountants,
• Auditors,
• Tax practitioners, and
• SME advisors who support small and medium-sized businesses.
• Anyone who wants to improve their knowledge about COIDA.
