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FRANKING CREDITS IN THE FIRING LINE
The drums are beating louder against one of the best tax breaks ever invented. And...
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...

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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...