The lifeblood of any business is the cashflow, we have seen many instances of successful business struggling because of poor cashflow management. Smoothing the flow of money in and out of your business will ease your capital requirements, create a more predictable business pattern and make it easier to plan... read more →
Jan
29
Jan
28
Businesses need to ensure that their interests are correctly registered on the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR). Here are some key points to think about in the lead up to the end of the transitional period: Security interests need to be perfected under the PPSA by 30 January 2014.... read more →
Jan
13
The Australian Crime Commission (ACC) and the ATO are working together to identify and catch tax cheats. The $2 million contract commenced on 26 August 2013 and will be in force for two years. The ACC will supply the ATO with static and mobile surveillance in an effort to catch... read more →
Jan
07
In the years since the introduction of contribution caps (generally from 1 July 2007), the maximum amount you may contribute to your superannuation has changed quite a few times. As the 2013/14 financial year sees us in the midst of another period of change, it is timely to consider what... read more →
Jan
03
Australians will now have the express right to request flexible working arrangements under changes to federal workplace laws. The Government has amended the Fair Work Act to broaden the right to request flexible working arrangements. Since July 2013 a number of legislative changes concerning the rights of employees to request... read more →
Jan
01
Ready or not, the end of the year is fast approaching and now is the perfect time to start thinking about the year(s) ahead. In particular, this time of year presents a great opportunity to meet with your adviser to review your financial strategies and goals. Many people use... read more →
Dec
18
A new dependant tax offset allows individuals to claim an offset for invalids and carers. At the start of the 2012-13 financial year, the ATO made some changes to how individuals can claim offsets for dependants when lodging a tax return. One change is the eligibility age for... read more →
Dec
17
The Australian Crime Commission (ACC) and the ATO are working together to identify and catch tax cheats. The $2 million contract commenced on 26 August 2013 and will be in force for two years. The ACC will supply the ATO with static and mobile surveillance in an effort... read more →
Dec
10
The Government plans to abolish a number of tax measures that could have a mixed impact on individuals and businesses. The Government has recently moved to repeal both the Carbon and Mining Tax. These changes are intended to reduce the cost of living for Australians, help Australia become more competitive... read more →
Dec
08
Smart employers take precautions when planning the work Christmas party, to prevent being left faced with post-party legal and HR issues. It is important that employers inform their employees that normal disciplinary procedures will apply for any forms of misconduct at the Christmas party. For serious matters, formal... read more →