Articles
For Business
We present articles here that are of interest to people who run a business; either for themselves or someone else.
Also look at some of our e-newsletters that will keep you current with the latest news.
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14th Aug 2015
What is my business worth?
The answer could affect your forward planning dramatically one way or the other -
3rd Aug 2015
Cloud accounting - What we have learnt
In an area that is constantly evolving, we have some tips if you are considering the switch -
4th Jun 2015
Board performance improves organisational performance
Over recent years, there has been increasingly wide acceptance that good governance practices can benefit all organisations, not just larger ones such as ASX listed companies and multinationals. An... -
19th May 2015
Year end 2014/15 tax tips for Business
For small businesses there is a change of tax rate on 1 July 2015, so any income earned after that date will be taxed 1.5% less than income earned before 30 June 2015. To take advantage of this,... -
19th May 2015
SuperStream - Just around the corner
The introduction is fast approaching. Be prepared. -
13th May 2015
Budget 2015 - Business overview
Assessing the ramifications of 2015/16 Federal Budget for business -
5th Mar 2015
FBT rate increase
The Deficit Levy will increase the FBT rate by 2% but there is relief for NFPs -
4th Mar 2015
Flexibility and adaptability
The challenge of change means all businesses need to adapt -
15th Dec 2014
ASIC fees and penalties
Being only one day late will incur a $74 penalty; more than one month late $308 penalty -
9th Dec 2014
ATO confusion
The ATO has announced that once an activity statement is lodged electronically then they will no longer issue a paper activity statement. -
2nd Dec 2014
Happy Christmas... and don't forget the FBT
When employers will be planning to reward staff with a celebratory party or event, you need to consider the FBT and income tax implications -
28th Nov 2014
Technology and tax
We advocate improved technologies that help business to lodge their own tax returns. But we warn of the risks. -
7th Oct 2014
SuperStream - Streamlining super payments
To create greater efficiencies in the superannuation system, the government has introduced a new reform called ‘SuperStream’. Under SuperStream, employers must make super contributions by submitting... -
12th Sep 2014
Business finance - Time for a review
Reviewing your finance is often overlooked but can be very benificial -
3rd Sep 2014
Repeal of the "Mining Tax"
The repeal of the Mining Tax also means that some concession to small business will also be rescinded. -
28th Aug 2014
WorkCover - The essentials
The main areas of interest that our clients ask about WorkCover -
5th Aug 2014
PAYG instalments threshold increases
From 1 July 2014, PAYG instalment thresholds have increased, which means that some taxpayers no longer need to pay instalments -
23rd Jul 2014
FocusOn - Running a company
All companies are required to keep financial records from which true and fair financial statements can be prepared -
22nd Jul 2014
FocusOn - Electing to be a family trust
A trust becomes a family trust if it makes a family trust election -
22nd Jul 2014
Small business online dispute resolutions
Small businesses in a dispute are set to benefit from the launch of Dispute Support
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