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November 2026

Employee versus Contractor Masterclass

This masterclass provides a practical and technical overview of how worker classification is assessed under Australian tax and superannuation law, with a clear focus on the risks of incorrectly treating employees as contractors. While many businesses assume that agreeing a contract rate removes employee on-costs, that is not always the case — and with the Australian Taxation Office actively targeting this area, the cost of getting it wrong can be significant.
Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, the session clarifies how the ATO characterises workers in practice, where arrangements commonly fail, and how to review and document engagements defensibly — equipping you to identify risk early, protect clients, and advise with confidence.

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Karen Vella

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Employee versus Contractor Masterclass 

WHO IS THIS FOR?

Practising Accountants

This session is particularly relevant for practising accountants advising business owners who engage contractors as part of their operating model.
You will learn how to assess worker classification risk, identify potential tax and superannuation liabilities, and review arrangements with greater clarity and confidence.

HOW MUCH?

$399 Per Individual OR$1,197 Per Firm (Up to 6 Registrants)

This is one payment only, and you will receive:
- Access to two exclusive live webinars via unique links. - A certificate for 3 hours of CPD - Digital recordings of the live sessions + presentation slides if you cannot attend live.

WHEN?

Times are based on Eastern Daylight Time

Session 1

Thursday, 5 November 2026, 12:30PM (AEDT) 

Session 2

Thursday, 12 November 2026, 12:30PM (AEDT)

This is live session and delivered via webinar, you can join us from anywhere.

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Here's what you get from

this masterclass

3 Hours of Training and a CPD certificate.

Live technical responses to any questions that you may have during the Q&A session.

Each session is an engaging 90 minutes, weekly webinar - Ask questions & interact with the presenter Karen Vella.

It covers:

The factors the ATO looks at when characterising a worker as an employee or contractor



Recent case law, including 2022 High Court decisions


The consequences of misclassifying a worker

ATO’s latest guidance in TR 2023/4 and PCG 2023/2

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Our Masterclass

Register for our Employee versus Contractor Masterclass by selecting one of the payment options below.

Session Dates (based on Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT))Session 1: Thursday, 5 November 2026, 12:30 PM (AEDT) Session 2: Thursday, 12 November 2026, 12:30 PM (AEDT)

You will receive live access to the webinar sessions, as well as digital recordings and slides if you cannot attend live.

Complete Tax CPD
(40 Hours CPD/Year)

Access to:10 Tax Special Topic Masterclasses/Year10 Tax Update Webinars/Year

40 Hours of CPD100% Online, All in the same place

Same-firm buy '3 get 3 free' package available

Recording of each live session will be available after the session

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Individual Purchase

$399

or $299 for Members

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3 Hours of CPD + Recordings & Slides

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Firm Package (Same firm only)

$1,197

Buy 3, get another 3 free

Register Up To 6 Colleagues

Each registrant will get 3 hours of CPD + recordings & slides

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About Your Masterclass Presenter

Karen Vella

- Over 25 years of experience - Senior Tax Trainer at Tax Boutique - Technical Writer For Tax Boutique

Karen brings over 25 years of experience in the tax profession, beginning her career with the Big Four before running her own successful practice Transitioning from practice to education, she has spent many years as a trainer, technical writer and senior tax presenter.

Presented by
Karen Vella

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What Our Clients Have Said About

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"In late February 2018, Peter and I discussed one of my clients and a possible Estate Planning Exercise for them. 

I presented a proposal to the client recently and today they have agreed to the proposal. We're going to look at their super as well (Mum and Dad are close to the $1.6m caps) and combined with the Estate Planning exercise, they're just signed off on a $26K + GST contract. 

The past 18 months have been a lot of "head down tail up" in this transition to my new business life. It is only with Peter's input that Tuesday afternoon that it dawned on me what we should be doing for this client. I wanted to thank them sincerely for being in the sounding board that afternoon and raising with me this idea. 

I appreciate it immensely. "

Dean Robinson, 

www.deanrobinson.com.au

"I couldn't speak more highly of the experience I have had with Peter to date... 

  • Excellent technical support as access to the owner of the business
  • Fantastic turnaround time
  • Managed to get me an SOA for a new set-up including LRBA in anticipation of an Auction within a couple of days
  • Great process of initial SOA's for existing SMSF's and then ROA thereafter
  • Training provided is very practical

I am very happy to recommend this service. "


David Cooke,

Accumen Accountants and Business Advisors

Frequently

Asked Questions

Q: Will this masterclass be relevant to me as an accountant?

Absolutely. This masterclass is highly relevant for accountants advising clients who engage contractors.

It clarifies how worker classification is assessed and the tax and superannuation consequences of getting it wrong — helping you manage compliance risk and reduce exposure to adverse Australian Taxation Office findings.

Q: Is this masterclass simply for viewing or will I be able to interact and ask questions?

Each session will be structured as 80 minutes of explanation followed by 10 minutes of Q&A. You can have any questions/queries addressed during this time. If you have any questions regarding this special topic, simply send an email to us and Peter will address it in the next live session.

Q: What if I can't make it live to the webinar sessions ?

This masterclass is essential for practising accountants. We will record the sessions, and you will be provided with access to a digital recording of the live webinars after each session finishes.

Q: Will there be a replay I can watch later?

Yes, we will send you a recording to all attendees with a personalised login. This will be available within 48-72 hours after each session. The recordings will be available to watch for 90 days.

Q: Do you have money back guarantee?

Yes, if you attended the first session and didn't find it useful, please email us info@advisersdigest.com.au on the same day before 5pm on the day of the first session. We will refund you within 3 working days. That means, no CPD certificate will be issued to you. There will be no recording sent to you after the session. 


A refund will occur with the processing fee charged by Stripe as the fee won't be returned to us on your initial transaction.


For example, for a $299 purchase, the processing fee would be $9. For a $399 purchase, the processing fee would be $11. For a $1,197 firm package purchase, the processing fee would be $19.

Q: Will I receive a certificate to document my CPD training?

Yes, we will issue a certificate providing you with 3 hours of CPD. You will receive the certificate based on whether you attend a live webinar (attendance certificate) or watch the replay (replay watching certificate). If you cannot attend the live webinar and wish to obtain a formal certificate (applicable for CA & IPA members), you will need to complete a quiz in the training portal within 90 days from the time the recording becomes available. This will allow us to issue a formal CPD certificate. 

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