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Accounting

Succession planning to remain major focus for ATO this year

The Tax Office continues to see situations where tax planning decisions from many years ago are giving rise to significant consequences.
Financial Planning

Know the difference between death benefit pension and normal pension or pay the price

It’s vital to know what is and what is not a death benefit pension because the consequences of not paying the minimum pension payment on the wrong one could have dire consequences, a leading adviser said.
Accounting

Strategies for Effective Debt Recovery for Small Businesses

When invoices for goods and services go unpaid, it can significantly impact your business’s profitability and cash flow.
Financial Planning

SMSF trustees acting badly – further disqualification cases

Several recent court decisions highlight the expectations of SMSF trustees in regard to legislative obligations.
Financial Planning

In turbulent times, stick to your long-term wealth strategy

Why investors are urged to resist impulsive decisions in turbulent times
Accounting

ATO issues new guidance on penalties for non-compliance with STP

The Tax Office has published a draft law administration practice statement outlining its approach to penalties for failing to meet reporting obligations for single touch payroll.
Financial Planning

Most Valuable Industries in the World 2026

Check out which industries make up the biggest portion of the global ecomony.
Accounting

Payday Super: 6 Things Small Businesses Need to Know

From 1 July 2026, a major change is coming for employers: Payday Super.
Financial Planning

Iran conflict: Keeping perspective on market risk

Tensions in the Middle East have rattled global markets. Both equities and bonds have experienced losses amid great uncertainty, and oil prices have spiked, creating a challenging dynamic.
Accounting

Inflation continues to keep SME owners up at night, survey finds

Inflation remains a top worry for SME owners, a recent survey by Banjo Loans has found.