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REVIEWING YOUR SMSF TRUST DEED
Essentially the Trust Deed of an SMSF is the life and soul of an SMSF,...
RECORD KEEPING
It is very important to maintain your records. Everyone knows that and before you switch...
IS THERE A CASE FOR INCREASING THE GST?
Nobody likes a tax increase. Just the mention of a tax increase is likely to...
ACCOUNTING PACKAGES
Accounting packages Do you still collect all your receipts in a box and at tax...
Who said “death tax” was dead and buried??
Who said “ DEATH TAX ” was dead and buried?? There’s a misconception among SMSF trustees who...
Directors duties – dealing with financial difficulty
DIRECTORS DUTIES – DEALING WITH FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES The Australian economy is experiencing tough economic...
Superannuation Reserves Contributions and Other’s
Superannuation Reserves Contributions and Other’s Generally a public offer fund will operate a number of...
Shares still best bet
Still a best bet -What a month it’s been – the Dow Jones had its...
HOW WILL YOUR HECS-HELP LOAN AFFECT YOUR TAX RETURN?
Have you studied at university and applied for a HECS-HELP loan to help pay for...
THE 6 MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR LOVED ONES
It’s the words you never want to hear….”Get your affairs in order”. It usually means...
I DARE YOU …. SAY NO TO LIFE INSURANCE
Look your partner in the eye – right now – and tell them you don’t...
THE WORLD OF MONEY ……. and THE CASTLE ??
THE WORLD OF MONEY I felt old the other day. I was talking with a...

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Is Your Business Growing in the Right Direction?
Growth feels good. More revenue, more clients, more staff, a fuller calendar. It’s easy to...
How to Make Better Business Decisions Using Your Financial Data
Most business owners make their biggest decisions based on how things feel: revenue appears strong,...
Beyond the Numbers: What Optima Partners Does for Australian Business Owners
Most accounting firms do the same thing: lodge returns, reconcile accounts, and meet deadlines. This...
Watch Out for Misleading ASIC Annual Company Statement Notices or Business Name Registrations
A number of our clients have recently received official-looking letters requesting payment for an Annual...
Key Dates – September 2026
Staying on top of your compliance deadlines keeps your business running smoothly and avoids unnecessary...
Unpaid Super Is No Longer Just a Company Problem
It is a director’s problem. From 1 July 2026, the way Australian employers pay...
Tax Planning and Compliance Strategy: Turning Obligations into a Business Advantage
For most WA business owners, tax planning and compliance strategy is treated as a once-a-year...
How WA Business Owners Can Win the New Financial Year
The new financial year has started. For most business owners, July comes and goes without...
Anti-Money Laundering Laws Have Changed and Accountants are now Included in these Reforms
You may have heard that Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws have changed. From...
Division 296 Is Now Law: What SMSF Trustees Should Know
From 1 July 2026, the taxation of superannuation earnings for individuals with larger balances will...