Impact of Super Reforms shows tectonic shift in assets, with taxable SMSF assets almost doubling to $422bn The latest Class SMSF Benchmark Report has exposed the real impact of Super Reforms on pension assets, with the dual forces of TRIS change and introduction of...
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Don’t Blame The People In Large SMSFs
by David Saul | Mar 23, 2015 | Latest News
I was interested to see Duncan Hughes’ article in the Weekend Australian Financial Review. Duncan spoke of “Mega SMSFs” and the issue of property and borrowings in funds. First “Mega SMSFs”, yes there are some funds with huge balances, but they have been built over...
The Proactive Administrator – NEW Online Training Program
by For Accountants | Mar 9, 2015 | Latest News, Practice Management
Training Beyond Accounting has launched a NEW 6-part Online Training Program specifically for administrative staff working in an accounting environment. Topics include Manage firm expectations, Improve internal communication, Take control of client relationships, Get...
Server vs. Online – the choice is yours
by Margaret George | Mar 9, 2015 | Latest News
Technology is the talk of the town lately – and we’re not going to lie, it’s pretty exciting. From cloud apps to big data to self-driving cars, the world looks nothing like it used to. The good news is, Business Fitness is offering the best of both worlds. For the...
The Growing Demand For International Assets
by For Accountants | Mar 9, 2015 | Financial Services, Latest News
Investors are rediscovering the importance of diversification to balance investment risks and take advantage of strong international growth opportunities. After the onslaught of the Global Financial Crisis in 2007-2008, Australian investors turned their back on...
A Look Back at the Disaster Recovery Trends of 2014
by Iain Enticott | Mar 3, 2015 | Latest News
Disaster recovery is an essential aspect of any firm's business continuity plan. Over the years, it has evolved from being offered 'as a service' to relying on cloud-based storage. Here's a look at the dominating trends in disaster recovery (DR) witnessed in 2014. An...
“Priority Industries”
by For Accountants | Mar 3, 2015 | Latest News
The Federal government has identified ‘priority industries’ at which the government is targeting their key industry grants. The priority industries include: Advanced Manufacturing Mining Equipment, Technology and Services Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Medical...