Is your SMSF adequately diversified?
When forming a fund’s investment strategy, diversification is a notable consideration for SMSF trustees. By spreading the investments of a..
Good record keeping practices
Starting your business with a good record keeping system can help you track your business performance, meet reporting responsibilities and..
First Home Super Saver Scheme
The First Home Super Saver (FHSS) scheme was introduced in the Federal Budget 2017–18 to reduce pressure on housing affordability. The sch..
Tax planning tips for businesses
Although the 2018-19 financial year is coming to an end, there are still a number of tactics you may be able to employ to ensure that you ..
Ratio analysis methods for your business
Financial ratios are useful tools for business owners to monitor, analyse and improve their business performance. By using ratio analysis ..
Tax time changes
The ATO will start processing 2018-19 tax returns on 5 July 2019 and are expected to start paying refunds from 16 July 2019, with the majo..
Building the right team for your business
While hiring the right staff is a key element when running a business, to be successful you will need to build a strong team. Here are som..
How the ‘Protect Your Super’ changes will affect you
A number of changes to superannuation will come into effect from 1 July 2019. The ‘Protect Your Superannuation’ Bill passed through Parlia..
What and when you need to report in your SMSF
The event-based reporting (EBR) framework for self-managed super funds (SMSFs) commenced on 1 July 2018. This system allows the ATO to adm..
Startup essentials to help your business succeed
Starting your own business can be as daunting as it is exciting. There are many aspects that need to be considered when making the change ..