Aug 06, 2020 / News

Wine Industry Update

With the current changing business environment businesses are being forced to make decisions that change the way they operate. If you're in the wine industry, don't let these decisions risk your producer rebate entitlement. This short webinar reviews the eligibility criteria and highlights risks areas. Read more

Jul 27, 2020 / News

Not-for-Profit Newsletter - Edition 5

This edition of our Not-for-Profit Newsletter has a particular focus on the impacts on the current COVID-19 pandemic and includes details of the resultant amendments to the lease accounting standard, considerations for going concern assessments, the approach of regulatory bodies, and accounting for government support. Read more

Not for Profit

Jul 23, 2020 / News

2020 blues, Budget & beyond

The government today released its economic and fiscal update. Although it’s grim reading, we are faring better than most countries. Here’s a quick summary of some of the more recent news and measures that would be of interest to business owners. Read more

Business Consulting / Taxation

Jul 22, 2020 / News

JobKeeper 2.0 – Beyond the facts & figures: what you need to do

JobKeeper was necessarily designed and implemented in a very short time-frame, and so some waste had to be accepted in return for haste. Treasury has now had the opportunity to review the program. The government yesterday announced plans for a second phase of the JobKeeper program for business. However, the eligibility criteria will be tightened, and it will be more precisely targeted. Read more

Business Consulting / COVID-19 / Taxation

Jul 16, 2020 / News

Lower company tax rate, higher risk of double-taxation

It was a simpler time. Your business made a profit, paid 30% company tax. You then extracted the remaining 70% as a dividend when it suited, and you paid the balance of tax up to your personal rate. But now, things aren’t so simple. And, surprise-surprise, it could cost you more tax. Read more

Business Consulting / Taxation

Jul 14, 2020 / News

Companies shouldn’t be tempted to disclose EBITDAC(ovid)

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on many businesses and some have been wondering whether they can highlight the impact of COVID-19 and report Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation Amortisation and COVID-19, or EBITDAC? Read more

Audit and Assurance / Business Consulting / COVID-19

Jul 07, 2020 / News

Accounting for government COVID-19 support packages

Many companies have accessed JobKeeper and other government support packages which has raised questions regarding their accounting treatment. Read more

COVID-19

Jun 30, 2020 / News

Payroll End of Financial Year 2020 Update

Watch our update on how to prepare for End of Financial Year payroll. Read more

Business Consulting

Jun 25, 2020 / News

JobKeeper & Cash flow boost – ATO now scrutinising claims

Business owners have been through an intense period of COVID-19 survival mode – we’re still in it – but now we are beginning to emerge and look to the other side. Read more

Business Consulting / COVID-19

Jun 22, 2020 / News

Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Management Issues

As the end of the FBT season draws to a close it is timely to reflect upon common FBT management issues faced by clients and errors we’ve seen in FBT returns prepared by others. Read more

Business Consulting / Education / Taxation