Practice News
Work-Related Expenses – Play Safe!
This year the ATO has flagged it’s intention to keep a close eye on the work-related expenses claimed by employees. Already we are noticing that …
Pub Performance Forum Roundup – Ballarat
It was great to get back to the charming city of Ballarat and see how well they are captivating the tourist dollar over the winter …
Your Knowledge Update – August 2017
In this month’s Your Knowledge Update we look at super concessions for first home savers and downsizers & outline what areas the ATO is focusing …
Scam Email Alert
Scam Email Alert With more and more breaches of security over the internet it is worth mentioning that everyone needs to be vigilant when opening …
Your Knowledge Update – July 2017
In this month’s Your Knowledge we discuss generational succession & remind you of changes that came into affect 1 July 2017. Download this month’s issue …
Hiring Employees – Your Record Keeping Obligations
Hiring an Employee Checklist As a business operator, you have four main record keeping obligations when it comes to your employees: How much you’ve paid …
Pubs, Pots & Profits Roundup – Marong
We visited the beautiful Bendigo again this year which was highlighted (for us) by visiting two really fantastic venues that have just received huge makeovers …
Changes to Non-Concessional Contributions
Changes to Non-Concessional Contributions As a result of the Federal Government’s superannuation reform, there have been major changes to non-concessional superannuation contributions. Unlike concessional contributions, …
Your Knowledge Update – June 2017
In this month’s Your Knowledge issue, we look at a variety of topics including investment property, super reform and who the ATO is targeting at …
Is Outsourcing the Future of Accounting?
Is Outsourcing the Future of Accounting? There has been a significant amount of commentary in recent times regarding the impact of digital disruption on accounting …
Pubs Pots & Profits Roundup – Wodonga
Further north this time to the border and visit lovely Wodonga for the May PPP. After a sensational feed and some of the cleanest, freshest …
Your Knowledge Update – May 2017
In this month’s Your Knowledge issue, we discuss the $20k instant asset write-off for businesses, the importance of keeping records when claiming work-related expenses and …
Changes to Concessional Contributions
Changes to Concessional Contributions Whether you are just entering the workforce or nearing retirement, superannuation is important to most of us. Essentially it is putting …
Your Knowledge Update – April 2017
In this month’s Your Knowledge issue, we look at changes in State laws relating to family trusts, new initiatives for start up’s & fast growing …
Changes to Transition To Retirement Pensions
Before 1 July 2017, a Transition To Retirement Income Stream (i.e. TRIS pension) allows an individual who has reached their preservation age to gain access …
Pubs Pots and Profits Roundup – Thornton
After a great start to the Pubs Pots and Profits year in Inverloch, the second event this year took us up to one up through …
Your Knowledge Update – March 2017
In this month’s Your Knowledge issue, we discuss managing the debt drain, what employers need to know about FBT 2017 and penalty rates. Download this month’s …
Does my business need to pay FBT?
Does my business need to pay FBT? Broadly speaking a fringe benefit is a benefit provided to someone in respect of employment. This includes benefits …
