7 Tips for Small Businesses on Selecting the Right Accountant
So, here’s an old joke you’ve probably heard before… what's an accountant? Answer: Someone who solves a problem you didn't know you had;...
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Small Business Accounting Blog
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The Importance of Directors and Companies Updating their Addresses with ASIC
Every company needs a registered office, which could be the same as its business address or even the home address of a director, lawyer,...
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Tax News and Updates February 2024
ATO renewed focus on superannuation guarantee payments Superannuation guarantee (SG) payments are firmly on the ATO’s radar so employers...
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Strategies for Improving Workplace Culture
Good positive culture starts from the top. Leaders create culture, good or bad, through the language they use and the example they set....
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5 Common Misconceptions about Modern Awards for Small Business Owners
Navigating the complex world of employment and remuneration laws can be a daunting task for employers. Among the various regulations and...
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Issues to Consider Before Changing Super Funds
Many people frequently roll over their super benefits from an industry fund to a new SMSF or even back the way when they wind-up their...
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Top 5 Numbers to Focus on in Your Business
Business owners and managers need to regularly monitor the financial performance of their business. This provides key insights that help...
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Why Business Owners Must Register Their Security Interests
As a business owner, you will find yourself dealing with other parties of differing sizes and stages of development. These transactions...
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Tax News and Updates October 2023
ATO ramping up debt collection measures The ATO is set to take a stronger recovery stance when it comes to debt collection. Since COVID,...
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Tax Issues With Related Party Loans
When operating a business, the issue of funding matters for a few reasons. Many will think in terms of serviceability, cashflow, security...
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Tax News and Updates September 2023
Is tax payable on a gift from an overseas relative? There is no simple answer to this seemingly simple question. It is possible that a...
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Risks of Acting as a Shadow Director or Officer
Introduction Recent economic conditions have seen a ramping up of the level of insolvencies in Australia. As interest rates continue to...
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Tax News and Updates August 2023
Claiming tax deductions for personal concessional super contributions – compliance with notice requirements Taxpayers who wish to claim a...
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How to Grow your Business by Acquisition
While many businesses may initially be successful, stagnation is a common issue that can quickly arise without proper planning and...
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Payroll Tax Issues For Businesses
For those in business, payroll tax is a costly and annoying administrative burden that is begrudgingly accepted. In recent times however...
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2023 End of Financial Year Tax Reporting Obligations for Businesses
The new financial year has just commenced which means businesses should now be focusing on their 2022/23 EOFY tax reporting obligations,...
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Tips to Secure Payments on Time Every Time on the Sale of Goods
It is a sad reality of business that sometimes those you are dealing with let you down, because of this, when carrying on a business...
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Small Business Tax Planning Strategies For 2023
The end of the 2023 financial year is only a few weeks away, but there are still some last minute strategies that SME business owners...
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Key Business Succession Issues
It is crucial for business owners to consider business succession planning to ensure the smooth transition of their business to the next...
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Structuring Property Improvements in a SMSF
When a self-managed superannuation fund invests in real estate, it can seem like a reasonably straight forward arrangement, with specific...
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