It is not a secret that since the GFC it has become increasingly difficult for businesses to convince the banks to lend them money. The banks’ credit departments will scrutinise each loan applicant and assess the soundness of the business to
Business Passion
Follow Your Curiosity: ‘I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious’ Albert Einstein Curiosity is good but be curious in the area of your expertise. Being curious means your business will be dynamic. Always look to explore
Sneaky Ways the ATO will catch you… be aware
The ATO has advised that it has obtained data that identifies credit and debit card sales made by Australian businesses in the 2011-12 financial year from various banks including: Commonwealth Bank; St George Bank; American Express Australia;
Introducing a new staff member…
We welcome Rachel Hallowell to our firm as a Senior Accountant. She completed her Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at Charles Sturt University in 2004 and is nearing completion of the Chartered Accountant program. Rachel has nearly 12 years
Cloud Accounting Update
We now have four clients using the Xero accounting program (plus Lister Mason as well). These are early days yet and we will keep you updated as to the progress. Ian and Patrick from our office have been attending webinars in relation to MYOB's
Leader Newspaper – monthly column
Stephen will be appearing in a regular column in our local paper, the Leader. This will usually appear around the last Tuesday of the month around page 13-21. Keep an eye out.
End of FBT Year
31st March is the end of the Fringe Benefits year. This is just a ‘heads up’ that you need to make sure that all the necessary data is ready for the FBT calculations. Are your log books up to date? Do you need to complete a new log book? Your
National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS)
The government has recognised the issues of increasing rents and a shortage of housing right across Australia. The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) was launched for the purpose of providing assistance and funding to increase the supply
Bill to Amend Private Health Insurance Act 2007
Did you realise that the rebate on Private Hospital Health Insurance is no longer payable on the component of your premium that is your Lifetime Health Cover loading? If you are paying a Lifetime Health Cover loading (LHC) on top of your Hospital
Christmas Party 2012
We hope you enjoy photos of our great Christmas Party held on 8/9 December 2012 at Gibraltar Hotel, Bowral. The boys enjoyed a round of golf while the girls spent their time much more productively; shopping, lunching and being pampered at the