I don’t want to pay so much tax, can you help me?
This has to be the most common question I get asked. First, remember Death & Taxes! They are unavoidable. However, we hear of large...
Personal Services Income – myths and reality
What is Personal Services Income (PSI)? According to the ATOs definition, Personal Services Income (PSI) is income produced mainly from...
How lenient is the ATO with tax claims?
As one of the prime governing bodies in Australia, the ATO’s job is to ensure fair and reasonable methods are employed go generate...
Cash-Flow Trumps Profits - here's why
Profits are nice, but Cash Flow will always rule. Remember the saying; Cash Flow is king! When it comes to financial accounts, the vast...
End of Financial Year Tax Planning – what you need to know
Well it’s fast approaching that time of the year again! End of financial year. While there are some businesses who are on top of their...
Sources of fresh capital – other than banks!
Given the recent Royal Commission into the banking sector and their lending practices, using banks, as a primary source of funding and...
Should your business be registered for GST?
If you’re planning on starting a business or you’ve already started one, you may be wondering if you should be registered for GST. Many...
5 key financial strategies to keep your business moving forward
A business succeeds because the business owner is doing what they know best – their business. Years of passion, toil and dedication goes...
How to get the most out of your accountant
Traditionally accountants have been seen as ‘bean counters’ who saw the world in numbers and tax legislation. In reality though,...
The significance of cloud accounting and addressing concerns around security of information
In a relatively short period of time, there has been amazing progress in the area of cloud accounting. Already, cloud based accounting is...