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FUTURE IN THE CLOUD
Future in the cloud – myob/xero, cloud accounting How many of our wonderful clients still...
TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT
TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT Beginning a transition to a retirement pension from as early as 55...
TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR BUSINESS
Selling a business requires careful planning and consideration. For many Australians their business is...
SUPERANNUATION BENEFIT NOMINATIONS
It’s not really something that we like to talk about but, having said that, let’s...
FRANCHISING IS NOT A DIRTY WORD!
There has been an increase in demand for quality franchises which has been fuelled by...
Getting the most out of meetings
“We’re having too many %$*# meetings!”  We all hate them, but no matter if it...
What is an audit ?
When I finished high school and got my “O” level results (TEE to the very...
1 in 3 …. do you like those odds? Life Insurance – worth it?
1 in 3 ….do you like those odds?  Talking about winning Lotto, you probably do! In...
4 methods to claim your motor vehicle expenses and increase your refund
Do you perform errands from your workplace in your own vehicle? Do you use your...
Single touch payroll
Another step towards simplifying payroll reporting obligations for your business As accountants and bookkeepers are...
Three annoying taxes that businesses forget
Mention the word ‘Tax” to anybody and they instantly think of Income Tax – the...
Ethics in technology
Ethics in technology – there is a trend towards consumers using businesses who can demonstrate...

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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...