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Improper use of trusts by property developers
The ATO has stated that there are a growing number of property developers who use...
Seven negotiating tips for first time home buyers
Inexperience as a first time buyer could cost you thousands! The art of negotiating with...
A Good Time to be a Business Buyer
Planning to buy a business?? You couldn’t have asked for better timing
ASIC Guide to Effective Disclosure in an Operating and Financial Review
ASIC has released a helpful regulatory guide that assists listed company director’s in preparing the...
Accountants and Advisors 101
Optima Partners are an experienced and innovative accounting and business advisory firm, with a highly...
Officers of Corporate Charities Get ‘Switched Off’
  We are all now aware that the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) has...
We Now Know What Fabulously Wealthy Means
  From 1 July 2014, Superannuation Funds in pension phase will be taxed at the...
Beware of In-House Supply Deals in SMSF Projects
People in building and construction businesses should not supply the materials used to renovated properties...
Taxman Bug on Phones
The Australia Tax Office is seeking new powers to monitor private phone calls and emails...
A Good Auditor Could Save Your DIY Super Fund
Many SMSF trustees don’t value or understand the work of SMSF auditors. Many trustees felt...
Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission Bill 2012 – The Facts
Executive Summary: At the date of this report, royal assent passed; Australian Charities and Not-for-profits...
Trustees Seek Yield Safety
Many SMSF trustees particularly those nearing or in retirement, are choosing bank accounts as their...

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Key Dates – December 2025/January 2026
21 December: Lodge and pay November 2025 monthly business activity statement. 21 January: Lodge and...
Selling a business in Australia
Selling a business in Australia is one of the most significant financial decisions an owner...
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...