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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....
Self Managed Superannuation Funds investing in collectibles and personal use assets?
Are you a trustee of a self managed superannuation fund (SMSF)? Do you have a knack...
Offshore Income – Australia and Switzerland building closer ties
Australia has recently signed a joint declaration with Switzerland to increase cooperation between the two...
Tax Return Planning
As the 2014/2015 financial year end fast approaches it’s time to begin planning so you’re...
Negative gearing is good, but positive gearing is better!
Most people understand the benefits of a negatively geared rental property or financial investment. An...
APP REVIEW: Receipt Bank
Summary Receipt Bank is a great application to help record your expenses,with the ability to...

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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...