Articles

09 Aug 2012

Employees and contractors – Some myths

The ATO has recently issued guidance for contactors entitled "Common myths about the employee/contractor decision" and we thought it would be useful to look at some of them.…

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23 Jul 2012

FocusOn – Estate Planning and your SMSF

As superannuation does not automatically form part of your estate, it is important to ensure that you have considered what will happen to both your fund and your…

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22 Feb 2012

Buying a car done right

Whether or not to buy a motor vehicle is not always a straightforward decision. There are many factors to consider before making the decision such as financing, interest…

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17 Aug 2011

To work more or less?

What are the financial implications after considering Government benefits and childcare? Raising children can be financial challenging.  The decision to go back to work and how much to…

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28 May 2011

Cash flow budgeting

Even the fastest growing companies can get into trouble with poor cash flow. If sales are growing faster than cash is being collected, inevitably cash will be getting…

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24 May 2011

Shareholder agreements

As with any organisation and group of people the owners/shareholders of a successful company need to work together to achieve the best outcomes. However, just relying on goodwill…

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14 Apr 2011

Understanding financial statements for small business

If you are the owner of a small business, we will send you financial statements that provide valuable information about the financial performance of your business. To understand…

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05 Feb 2011

Business benchmarking – The ATO process

With the aid of technology and extensive data mining the ATO is now able to compare the performance of your business with other similar businesses in your industry.…

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17 Jan 2011

Contractor or employee?

With more businesses now using contract labour, the ATO has begun focusing on contractors and their obligation to pay the 9.5% Superannuation Guarantee Levy. Section 12(3) of the…

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02 Nov 2010

Philantropic giving

There are many ways to give to worthy causes besides financial giving such as volunteering your time or pro bono services. Each method can deliver major benefits to…

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