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Apr 18, 2023 / News

From Surviving to Thriving: Steps to Build a Strong Business Continuity Plan

Whichever direction you look, threats exist. You can’t deny the significant inflationary pressures on living costs — resulting in interest and wage rate increases and added pressure on margins. Volatile trading conditions and headwinds brought by trade tension, public debt, increasing regulatory complexity, global conflict, pandemics, and natural disasters do nothing to help, either. Long story short, running a business is not for the faint of heart. The good news is, everything you need to thrive in uncertain times is within reach— starting with a solid business continuity plan. Read more

Business Consulting


Apr 14, 2023 / News

Beyond the Numbers - Edition 3

Welcome to Beyond The Numbers, our monthly newsletter which brings you a summary of the latest developments from local and international standard setters and regulators. Read more


Mar 17, 2023 / News

FBT-exempt electric cars - For employers

As an employer, you are liable for Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) on certain benefits provided to your employees and related parties. Some benefits are expressly exempt from FBT, and from 1 July 2022 that includes certain electric cars. This is now a differentiating factor when making decisions on acquiring cars in your business – petrol, electric or hybrid? Read more

Business Consulting / FBT / Taxation


Mar 17, 2023 / News

FBT-exempt electric cars - For employees

Your employer is liable for Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) on certain benefits provided to you and related parties. Some benefits are expressly exempt from FBT, and from 1 July 2022 that includes certain electric cars. If you package a car as part of your remuneration, this is now a differentiating factor when it comes time to change cars – petrol, electric or hybrid? Read more

FBT / Taxation


Mar 16, 2023 / News

Crypto Assets in Super Funds

SMSF trustees may be attracted to the idea of including crypto assets in their funds’ investment portfolios. There are a number of critical issues to be aware of. Read more

Superannuation


Mar 16, 2023 / News

NALE Consultation Paper Released

After years of lobbying from interested parties, Federal Treasury has finally produced a proposed solution to the knotty problem of non-arm’s length general expenses in super funds. But the proposal seems to punish SMSFs and give large APRA funds a free pass. Read more

Superannuation


Mar 16, 2023 / News

Estate Planning in SMSFs

A person’s superannuation balance is often one of their largest assets. There are a number of matters relating to superannuation that should be addressed in any estate planning. Read more

Superannuation


Mar 16, 2023 / News

Indexation of the Transfer Balance Cap

Following the release of the CPI figures for the December 2022 quarter, the general transfer balance cap will increase from $1.7m to $1.9m on 1 July 2023. This may provide planning opportunities for clients. Read more

Superannuation


Mar 16, 2023 / News

Government Announces Super Fund Tax Increase on Balances Over $3 Million

The Federal Government has announced its intention to increase the super fund tax rate from 15% to 30% for super balances over $3 million. However there is no need to take any action yet, as the change is not due to happen until 1 July 2025. Read more

Superannuation


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