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WILL, EPA, POA, EPG, AHD – WHAT ARE THEY AND DO I REALLY NEED THEM?
WILL, EPA, POA, EPG, AHD – WHAT ARE THEY AND DO I REALLY NEED THEM?...
Too many superfund accounts?
Do you have too many superfund accounts. Maybe its time to consolidate!
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LIFE CAN BE TRAUMATIC – TRAUMA INSURANCE
While most of our clients understand Death, Total and Permanent Disablement and Income Protection insurance...
TAX IMPLICATIONS OF RENTING OUT PART OF YOUR HOME
Thinking about renting out spare rooms in your home to help with the mortgage? Have...
WHILST GOING CONCERN IS CONCERNING, ISOLVENCY NEEDS IMMEDIATE SOLVING
Whilst going concern is concerning, insolvency needs immediate solving – every audit of a company...
ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE IN YOUR BUSINESS
It’s 2015 and bookkeeping for your business has grown and changed like most things in...
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...
MONEY DOES GROW ON TREES – DOESN’T IT?? BUDGETING
Budgeting – Now that my kids are old enough to enjoy the pleasures of shopping,...
OPTIONS TRADING – A closer look
Something happened recently that made me realise that even the most sensible of people can...
SINGLE TOUCH PAYROLL – OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW
Tax and superannuation reporting obligations have just gotten easier and digital! What does this really...
TAX PLANNING TIPS
If you operate your own business, then now is the time to start planning for...
Tax reform is on the agenda
There has been a lot of long overdue talk recently about the Australian Tax System....

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Buying an existing business in Australia
Buying an existing business in Australia can be an efficient and strategic path to ownership,...
Major changes announced to controversial super tax
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced sweeping changes to the controversial Division 296 proposition. ...
Maintaining corporate compliance in Australia
Maintaining corporate compliance in Australia is a fundamental responsibility for every company director and business...
Key Dates – November 2025
21 November: Lodge and pay October monthly activity statement. 21 November: Due date for...
Payday Super: Deadline approaches for SMEs
The Federal Government’s long-awaited Payday Super reforms became official on November 4, following the Treasury...
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,...