A SECRET TOO GOOD NOT TO SHARE
A secret too good not to share. There’s no mystery to achieving financial security – it all starts with a sound financial plan. That’s why we’re proud that so many of our clients have [...]
OFFERING GOODIES FOR RESTAURATEURS
Owning your own café or restaurant (aka restaurateurs) can be a rewarding experience. Most people love the idea of providing customers with a unique experience. Successful people are passionate about delivering interesting food and [...]
SUPER CONTRIBUTIONS CAP CHANGES: WHAT DO THEY MEAN FOR YOU?
The super reforms introduced in the 2016 Federal Budget are set to start coming into effect from 1 July 2017. So what are the changes to the super contributions caps, and how will they affect [...]
NEW TRANSFER BALANCE CAP
Changes to superannuation this year. The new $1.6M transfer balance cap comes into effect on 1 July 2017. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions regarding the key changes [...]
NEGATIVE GEARING – SO WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT
In recent weeks negative gearing has become a political football as both sides of the political arena attempt to leverage their campaigns with arguments both for and against this investment strategy. Negatively geared investments have [...]
Accountants, Small Business and Digital Disruption
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance” – Alan Watts. We are living in a fascinating time where there is unprecedented, [...]
SMALL BUSINESS GRANT – NEW EMPLOYEE
Did you know that as a small business you may be entitled to a Small Business Grant from the NSW Government if you hire new staff? The program came into effect from the 1st July, [...]
Is A Self Managed Superannuation Fund Right for You?
Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF) have become a very popular way for Australians to manage their retirement funds. Today, there are more that 500,000 SMSF’s in Australia and the total assets held by SMSF’s is [...]
How Much is Enough Superannuation?
When it comes to superannuation size does count. As accountants and financial planners we are often asked "Will I have enough superannuation in retirement?". According to the SMSF Association for a single person to have [...]
Generation Y most likely to make switch from default funds
It has been 10 years since the government gave most people the right to choose their own superannuation manager, but new research shows that 68 per cent of Australians stick with the default fund selected [...]