Super on Payday: Fundamental Changes for Employers If you run a business, you already know the juggling act that comes with managing the payroll process - paying staff on time, managing cash flow, and staying compliant. From 1 July 2026, there’s a major change coming that will reshape how you handle superannuation contributions for staff. [...]
Cash is Making a Comeback – Is Your Business Ready to Take It? For years, businesses have been moving away from cash – and for good reason. Digital payments are quick, traceable, and cut down on the risk of theft or counting errors. But that tap-and-go world might soon have to make room again for [...]
Know the Rules Before You Break Them: Why SMSF Education Matters More Than Ever Running, or deciding to set up a self-managed super fund (SMSF) gives you control, but it also brings legal responsibilities. The Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SISA) contains detailed rules on trustee duties, investments, borrowing, payments and recordkeeping. Simply put, you cannot identify or avoid breaches you don’t know [...]
9 Cashflow Tips to Help Your Business Stay on Track Over Summer The summer period affects every business differently. Some experience a slowdown as customers head away and suppliers close, while others operate at peak demand through the Christmas and New Year rush. Regardless of which group you fall into, managing cashflow proactively over December, [...]
Unlocking Tax Savings: Can Your MBA (or Other Studies) Pay Off at Tax Time? If you’ve invested in further study — an MBA, a leadership course, or a postgraduate qualification — you might be wondering: can this help at tax time? For many professionals, the answer is yes — but only if the right boxes [...]
Unwrapping the Rules: Christmas Gifts, Parties & FBT Explained Christmas is a wonderful time to thank your team and clients, but it’s also when questions about tax deductibility and Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) start to pop up. The rules around entertainment, gifts and staff celebrations can be confusing, especially with the ATO’s focus on ensuring [...]
Smart Money Moves to Start 2026 Strong January is the perfect chance to reset your finances and head into the new year feeling more organised and confident. While many people set personal resolutions, financial habits often get overlooked, yet small, manageable changes can make a significant difference over time. Here are some practical and achievable [...]
Cyber in accounting: Safeguarding financial data in a digital age Cybersecurity is fast becoming a critical business strategy – and if it’s not, it should be. Many businesses hold critical data that poses significant risk to both businesses and their customers if the data they hold is not safeguarded from cybersecurity threats. The largest threats [...]
Proposed extension of the instant asset write-off and other tax measures A new Bill before Parliament – the Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Financial Systems and Other Measures) Bill 2025 – proposes several key changes that could affect small businesses, listed companies, and the not-for-profit sector. The headline measure is the proposed extension of the $20,000 [...]
When medical bills meet tax rules – lessons from a heartbreaking case Imagine this: after years of hardship and illness, you’re forced to retire early on a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) pension from your super fund. It’s your only income stream. Then come the medical bills – tens of thousands of dollars in treatments [...]