Superannuation A common misconception is that a deceased member’s superannuation benefits automatically form part of their estate, which is transferred under their Will. A deceased individual’s […]
Keeping your business passion alive With thanks to our guest contributor: Jo Hanlon of Mind Your Ps, our go-to HR experts You may have inherited a business, started one, […]
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe: getting that job done how and when you need it (part 2) With thanks to our guest contributor: Jo Hanlon of Mind Your Ps, our […]
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe: getting that job done how and when you need it (part 1) With thanks to our guest contributor: Jo Hanlon of Mind Your Ps, our […]
The new financial year is well and truly here. Bleary-eyed accountants everywhere have emerged from their cubicles to a sunny Sydney winter. It’s a great time to […]
GST not being charged on all imports In May, we published a blog post about proposed new GST rules affecting overseas businesses exporting goods and services […]
With 30 June closing in quickly, here are some practical things to consider about the upcoming changes to superannuation. Before taking any action, we recommend speaking […]
With 30 June closing in quickly, here are some practical things for SME business owners and investors to consider. Before taking any action, we recommend speaking […]
The 2017-18 budget represents the federal government’s attempt to gain favour with voters amidst rising economic populist sentiment in the electorate. The government has decided to […]
Proposed new rules in relation to overseas businesses exporting goods and services direct to Australian consumers may require them to register for Australian Goods and Services […]
A taxpayer was recently denied an immediate tax deduction for a roof repair and replacement for a rental property required due to vermin damage. The reason […]
Although we’re based in Australia, we regularly work with clients around the world that are seeking to do business or make investments here. One question we have […]
What the ATO is doing The Australian Taxation Office has warned users of the ‘sharing economy’ (e.g. Airbnb or Uber) that it is performing data matching […]
There is no denying we are facing an online revolution. All aspects of our lives and businesses are becoming more ‘digitalised’. Advances in technology are changing […]
Signatures are going digital We are introducing a new way for you to sign important documents that come from our office. It’s called DocuSign. If you […]
We have seen an increased number of audits being conducted on clients’ Workers Compensation Policies and are seeing a number of recurring issues arising. This alert […]
In an unusually proactive move for a large government institution, the ATO announced in August that it would be contacting 17,700 self-managed super fund “SMSF” trustees […]
By Colleen Hosking, Director at Allworths Assurance & Advisory It surprised and saddened many of us on 3 October 2019 to hear that the domestic violence […]
Whether they are supporting a charitable cause, seeking finance for a creative project or launching a startup, fundraisers of all kinds are increasingly turning to crowdfunding […]
For users of the MYOB desktop accounting software solution AccountRight Classic, also known as v19, 30 September is an important date to look out for. MYOB […]
If you are interested in experimenting with video marketing, here are some tips on just getting started! The first step is often the hardest, right? For […]
By David Downie, Partner We are increasingly living in the world of “the cloud,” where much of our business and personal lives rely on the Internet […]
Australian investors have an obsession with Australian equities (shares), yet, at $2 trillion, they only represent around 2-3% of global equities. This is a fairly well-known […]
This week the federal parliament will consider a bill containing further measures aimed at countering illegal phoenix activities, including holding directors liable for their company’s unpaid […]