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Exciting News – Optima Partners & Phaacts Merger Announced
Optima Partners and pHaccts are pleased to announce that as , as of 28 February...
Taking philanthropy to the next limit
Australians are generous when it comes to opening their wallet for a good cause. But...
What to do when buying a business
Most people prefer to buy an existing business rather than start from scratch. They see...
New Optima Partners Director
Optima Partners are pleased to announce the promotion of Ross Stagno to Director from 1...
Exciting news at Optima Partners!!!
Optima Partners are pleased to announce the promotion of Ross Stagno to Director from 1...
TAX TIME QUESTIONS
At tax time and everybody wants to get their refund. At Optima Partners we...
6 Steps to Financial Planning
Since very few people seem to understand what financial planners do and a common...
ATO CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE
What is an ATO Clearance Certificate? There was a time when you sold property and you...
Work-related Expenses in the Firing Line
 Work-related Expenses in the Firing Line – On 5 July 2017 Australian Taxation Office (ATO)...
Investment Advice from your Accountant – Good Health
Apparently as an accountant I am not allowed to give you specific investment advice.  I...
Why Systemize Your Business?
As a small to medium business owner you’d have experienced at some point the overwhelming...
Super Funds on the brink of becoming lenders?
A recent meeting between the elite and knowledgeable touted the idea of long term business...

Latest News

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...