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Big Changes Coming to the Home Guarantee Scheme: What First Home Buyers Need to Know

From 1 October 2025, the Australian Government is making significant updates to the Home Guarantee Scheme, opening more doors for…

First home buyers, Home Loans

Why It’s Essential to Use a Registered BAS Agent

When it comes to meeting your Business Activity Statement (BAS) obligations, accuracy is everything. Lodging incorrect or incomplete statements with…

Accounting, Business, Tax / Compliance

The Pros and Cons of Buying Property Within Your Self-Managed Super Fund

Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) give Australians greater control over their retirement savings, including the option to borrow and invest in…

Personal wealth, Planning, SMSF, Tax / Compliance

Selling an Investment Property? What You Need to Know About Settlement and Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW)

If you’re selling an investment property in Australia, there’s more to consider than just finding a buyer and agreeing on…

Advisory, Tax / Compliance

The Financial Year Has Just Ticked Over… What Do I Need to Do to Finalise Last Year’s Results?

Well yes, another year ticks over – was it a good one? What could I have done better? What do…

Accounting, Tax / Compliance

Do You Need to Lodge a TPAR? Here’s What You Should Know

If your business engages contractors, you might be required to lodge a Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) with the Australian…

Bookkeeping, Tax / Compliance

Casual Employment Is Changing — Here’s What Employers Need to Know in 2025

If your business engages casual employees, 2025 brings significant changes that you’ll want to get across sooner rather than later….

Bookkeeping

EOFY Tax Update: What you need to know for 2024-25

As the end of the financial year approaches, now is the perfect time to review recent tax updates and make…

Accounting, Business, Finance, Planning

2024/25 Financial Year Updates

As another financial year rolls over, we turn our attention to viewing the updates for the new financial year and…

Business, Finance, Planning

Demystifying Financial Statements for Small-Medium Business Owners

Do you understand your Financial Statements? If not, you’re not alone. It’s crucial for small to medium business owners to…

Business, Finance, Planning

Tax Planning: how you can work smarter – not harder!

You may have heard of the term ‘Tax Planning’– but do you know what it is or how it can…

Finance, Planning, Tax / Compliance

Why Outsourcing Payroll Can Benefit Your Business

Managing payroll can be a time-consuming and complex task for small business owners. While it may seem cost-effective to handle…

Bookkeeping

Do you really need a Bookkeeper? After all, you’re perfectly capable of managing your finances, right?

Did you know hiring a bookkeeper can actually save you money in the long run and this valuable service can…

Bookkeeping

Single Touch Payroll Phase 2

STP Phase 2 is an updated version of Single Touch Payroll, a reporting measure that was introduced back in 2018/2019….

Bookkeeping

5 easy tips to consider when trying to create a Succession Plan

Have you ever thought about writing a succession plan for your business? And if so, have you progressed beyond just…

Advisory, Planning

Victorian Government Support for Business

Businesses seeking help and support in the current challenging climate may feel like you are swimming in information with no…

Business

End of Financial Year Tips

2020 Financial year has been devastating for so many, with the bushfires in the earlier part of the year, and…

Advisory

Single Touch Payroll (STP)

Single Touch Payroll (STP) is a government initiative that changes the way we report payroll transactions to the Australian Taxation…

Banking

Employment Hero

We have been trialing a piece of software called Employment Hero for the past few months and are pleased to…

Banking

Creating Financial Wellness

A former business hard man once said ‘anyone paying more than they have to should have their neck rung’ ……

Tax / Compliance

Home Loan Tips for the Self-Employed

Home Loans for the Self-Employed Now more than ever it is important for the self-employed to plan ahead to ensure…

Finance

Planning for Success

Why forecasting is so important. In a nutshell, running historical or current reports from your accounting system to review past…

Bookkeeping