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CENTRELINK ASSETS TESTING – winners & losers
CENTRELINK ASSETS TESTING  WINNERS AND LOSERS Following the recent Federal Budget announcement the Government has...
CHANGES TO PAYROLL TAX
The Office of State Revenue (OSR) has discreetly made a significant changes to Payroll Tax...
ATO TARGETS LOW COST SMSF AUDITS
The latest SMSF news from the regulator is that the ATO will be targeting low-cost...
THE $20,000 INSTANT ASSET WRITE OFF – SHOULD IT BE AN OPTION FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
THE $20,000 INSTANT ASSET WRITE OFF This shouldn’t be news to any Small Business owners,...
STARTING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
Starting your small business – Starting a business is a big decision, and needs careful...
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR OPPORTUNITY PIPELINE
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR OPPORTUNITY PIPELINE My role as an audit partner means I...
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES With the resources boom slowly coming to an end in the last 12...
IT’S A MAN’S WORLD BUT IT DOESN’T NEED TO BE
It’s a man’s world but it doesn’t need to be – Some simple facts of...
UBER – THE APP AND GST IMPLICATIONS
The world has changed so dramatically in the last 20 years that at times it...
THE BEGINNING OF THE END OR JUST THE SAME OLD STORY
Cloud accounting and auditing The beginning of the end or just the same old story....
HOW IS THE CLOUD HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES ?
THE CLOUD !!!! Everyone is talking about it and it sounds like a great place...
COPING WITH REDUNDANCY
COPING WITH REDUNDANCY Being made redundant can turn your world upside down in a heartbeat....

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Official Statement – New ATO correspondence system
Optima Partners has recently introduced a new system to manage ATO correspondence for our registered...
How to set up a self-managed super fund (SMSF)
A self-managed super fund (SMSF) can provide flexibility, investment choice and potential tax benefits for...
Peak bodies declare support for removal of red tape
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced on September 24, 2025 that the government is looking at...
Succession planning: a comprehensive guide
Succession planning is a key component of a successful business strategy. It is a crucial...
Key Dates – October 2025
21 October: Lodge and pay September monthly activity statement. 28 October: Lodge and pay Q1,...
Debt enforcement, payday super headline ATO’s 2025-26 plan
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released its 2025-26 corporate plan, outlining key priorities, challenges...
Official Statement – Phishing attempts
We are aware that some clients have recently been receiving fraudulent emails and phishing attempts...
Effective strategies for debtor management
Debtor management is a key component of long-term business success. Poor debtor management can quickly...
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...