Something which has received quite a bit of attention in the Business realm last week was regarding the story involving Air New Zealand. They are now the first major airline to admit publicly they won’t hit their (admittedly very ambitious) 2030 climate goal. It got...
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Navigating Business Challenges
How your Accountant can help your Medium to Large business THRIVE! Running a medium to large business comes with unique challenges, from managing your complex financial structures to staying compliant with ever changing regulations (ASIC, ATO or the like). We have...
Don’t Discount the Little Guys!
There is lots of untapped knowledge in Australia’s small and mid-tier accounting firms, and its time the government took advantage of it, for their benefit and ours. Anyone who has ever tried to land a government contract knows how hard it can be. The barriers to...
News for EV drivers!
Have you purchased an electric vehicle (EV) that is utilised in your business? If you answer yes, there is some good news on the tax front. When it comes to EV’s: You do not pay Fringe Benefits Tax You do not pay luxury car tax Discover more about the EV exemption on...
How to protect yourself from trading Insolvent
It’s no secret – times are tough. Costs are rising, people are spending less, and good labour is hard to come by. There’s no shame in struggling to keep your business profitable; so many others are in the same position. What is essential however is that when you are...
Your Accountant & Financial Planner = Dream Team
Running a business is exhilarating. You are the captain of your own ship, charting a course towards success. But even the most seasoned entrepreneur will need a reliable crew. Here, enters your accountant and financial planner – we will be your secret weapon in the...
10 Essential End of Financial Year Checks: A Comprehensive Guide
As the end of the financial year approaches, it's imperative for all of us to conduct a series of checks to ensure their financial affairs are in order. Whether you're a business owner, employee, or individual, taking the time to review your finances can lead to...
Federal Budget 2024-25
The 2024-25 Federal Budget was release last night (14 May 2024) by Federal Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers. On release, he stated a forecasted surplus of $9.3 billion in 2023-24, to be followed by deficits of $28.3 billion in 2024-25 and $42.8 billion in 2025-26. The...
Tax Planning – have you considered future outcomes?
As we speed towards another end-of-financial year, it’s a good time to think about how you can improve your tax outcomes for next year. Tax minimisation is often thought of as something devious and underhanded by some, but there are many perfectly legitimate ways to...