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BEWARE THE TOP END
So often it is the case that the ‘top end of town’ is furthest from...
LIFE INSURANCE – PARTIAL PAYMENT – BETTER THAN NOTHING!
Life insurance partial payment Many life insurance companies have added partial benefit payments to their...
TAX IMPLICATIONS OF RENTING OUT PART OF YOUR HOME
Thinking about renting out spare rooms in your home to help with the mortgage? Have...
Hot tip from the Auditor: Two steps to a painless audit this season
We all know it’s coming, it’s right around the corner. Your business is booming...
OPTIONS TRADING – A closer look
Something happened recently that made me realise that even the most sensible of people can...
Offshore Income – Australia and Switzerland building closer ties
Australia has recently signed a joint declaration with Switzerland to increase cooperation between the two...
Negative gearing is good, but positive gearing is better!
Most people understand the benefits of a negatively geared rental property or financial investment. An...
What is an audit ?
When I finished high school and got my “O” level results (TEE to the very...
Ethics in technology
Ethics in technology – there is a trend towards consumers using businesses who can demonstrate...
A negative sentiment on negative gearing
Negative gearing has always been thought of as a handy tax break. However, amongst the...

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Official Statement – New ATO correspondence system
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Debt enforcement, payday super headline ATO’s 2025-26 plan
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Official Statement – Phishing attempts
We are aware that some clients have recently been receiving fraudulent emails and phishing attempts...
Effective strategies for debtor management
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Choosing the best client accounting software for your business
Good client accounting software is essential for business growth and improvement. The right software will...
Key Dates – September 2025
September 21: Lodge and pay August monthly activity statement. September 30: Lodge PAYG withholding payment summary...