Discussing prices with clients can be awkward, especially when it comes to communicating value—but, it doesn't have to be! Choosing the best pricing strategy is one of the most important decisions you can make. However, there are many factors to...
the CPA Australia Public Practice Conferences in May and June 2018, Jacobson will outline the most important changes of the last 12 months and hold master classes in Victoria and New South Wales. “Most of the tax policy I’m seeing at the moment is in...
system is likely to occur rather than dealing with the new challenges that confront our tax system that were highlighted in last year’s Re:Think Tax Discussion Paper as the reason for needing reform. “Ensuring our tax system is fair, simple, efficient...
was a problem right across businesses, including accountancies, because they had little experience dealing with it. With the last sustained high-inflation period back in the 90s, “it’s a huge challenge for many business owners, not just small business...
Karen Payne, to outline the role of her office in the broader tax system, new stats around taxation complaints over the last few months, and the process of escalating tax administration concerns. Karen explains why she endorses the simplification of the...
have quadrupled, while incomes have merely doubled. As a result, home ownership rates have dropped significantly over the last 40 years. Then there’s productivity. Growth is slower than at any time in the past 60 years, and business investment is...
behind it. We need fresh blood into organisations. I think if we look at some of the stats that have been coming out in the last in the last couple of years, we only see about 50% of the graduates that we need coming out of universities and going into...
first lockdown. “You’ve got restaurants, cafés, market stalls, tourism operators, all completely shut down overnight… so the last thing you’re going to do is say, ‘Oh, here’s an engagement letter for coronavirus stuff’.” In July, at the halfway point of...
dedication to product innovation. The Australian version of QuickBooks has gone through two new product releases within the last year. Tax and practice management functionality is now incorporated into the platform and QuickBooks is constantly preparing...
CryptoTaxCalculator we provide crypto tax software to enable accountants and individuals to manage their crypto tax. In the last year we have seen a 60-fold increase in traffic to our website. Crypto tax has gone from a niche service amongst...
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Shane Brunette, CEO of CryptoTaxCalculator
Focus on processes, not outcomes. If you have a goal of 10 per cent growth in revenue and are struggling to achieve last year’s result, then ask yourself what you and your team need to do differently to change things. Focus on core values and behaviour....
is also located within the Cardinia Shire, which currently has a Gross Regional Product of $3.3 billion, growing by 3% last year, with major infrastructure projects currently underway including the construction of the new High Capacity Melbourne Metro...
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Steve de Nys, Stronghold Investment Services
who give holistic advice on their business and personal circumstances. As we have told FASEA in our submissions over the last couple of months, the public interest will be best served by retaining accounting professionals in the financial advice...
have pursued licensing. And also why so few accountants have a strong relationship with a financial planner. Over the last 12 months, my business has handled hundreds of licensing queries as we supported various professional accounting bodies with their...
Accountants Daily podcast, where we cover everything happening in the accounting app space since March 2024. Although our last episode was just a couple of months ago, there's been a lot of changes! We aim to provide you with practical insights and tips...
audit risks facing medical and allied health practices following the rulings that were issued by various revenue offices last year and what firms need to be doing now to manage these risks. Lancaster also sheds light on other payroll tax issues being...
the third annual Women in Finance Awards and to celebrate Australia’s remarkable women in financial services. I remember the last time I presented here in Pyrmont. It was late 2017 at the newly opened International Convention Centre. Imagine this. I’m...
Last month we discussed the challenges of raising the next generation to ensure they are prepared for all that wealth provides. This month we will explore the principles and tools that can help find the balance between providing the next generation...
and medium enterprises have no digitisation or only a very low level, according to MYOB’s Closing the Digital Gap paper last year. It found that increasing digital adoption among SMEs could lead to a 1.8 per cent increase in the sector’s contribution to...
clients and focusing on those who are easier, allowing them increased satisfaction in their work. The biggest upside of the last few years has been the focus on mental health and the importance of seeking help. Thankfully, in light of this, the stigma...