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The Accountant’s Guide to Accrual vs Cash Accounting

Knowing the difference between the two accounting methods is vital as a business owner because it can significantly impact your business. You must decide between two primary methods: accrual accounting or cash accounting.  Cash accounting is the oldest form of accounting for businesses. As its name suggests, it records income that flows into your bank…

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What is the Role of a Director in a Company?

Company directors play a critical role in the running of a company.  They are appointed by shareholders to act as their representatives on an organisation’s board and are typically given power over different aspects of the business and company’s affairs, such as signing off on major transactions or approving budgets for new projects.  Beyond that,…

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Everything You Need To Know About Director ID

In an effort to promote good corporate conduct, tackle illegal phoenix activity and prevent fraudulent director identities, the Australian government has introduced the director identification number initiative as part of their Modernising Business Registers (MBR) Program.  A director identification number (DIN) is a unique 15-digit number that will be given to all directors or persons…

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The Accountant’s Guide on How to Close a Company

The last thing that any business owner wants to think about is closing their company. However, considering the worldwide pandemic and how tough the last two years have been on our economy, it has become an inevitable consideration for many business owners.   Unfortunately, in the event that this occurs, the process is not as simple…

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What Happens When a Company Goes Into Liquidation?

Considering the current state of the worldwide economy and the effects of the pandemic, it’s no surprise that business owners are rethinking their exit strategies, particularly in terms of liquidation. Some business owners have seriously weighed up the option of closing their doors to avoid possible negative consequences. But for others, the negative impact of…

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The 4 Things to Know About Capital Gains Tax on Sale of Business

It’s no secret that capital gains tax (CGT) is a complicated topic.  In fact, CGT can be one of the most confusing taxes for business owners to understand and usually last on the list of considerations when selling a business.  But, there are many things to consider when you’re looking to sell your company, including…

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The Essential Guide to a Successful Business Exit Strategy

When starting your own business, it’s easy to not think about when you’ll need a business exit strategy.  But as life happens and priorities change, so might your vision for your small business venture.  That’s why it’s important to have a clear and concise business exit strategy in place; not only to help protect you…

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The 9 Best Tax Deductions For Doctors

Doctors are among the highest-earning professionals in Australia. And the higher the income, the higher the marginal tax rate. But did you know that as a medical professional, you’re eligible for a pretty long list of deductions? Unfortunately, however, many doctors are missing out because they don’t know what tax deductions they can claim.  So,…

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Capital Gains Tax on Shares: Everything You Need to Know

Capital gains tax is an unavoidable expense that many investors have to face during their investment journey. Whether you own shares or property, if you make a capital gain on the sale of those investments, you’ll have to pay capital gains tax (CGT) to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).  Although capital gains tax is not a…

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What You Need to Know About The Small Business Rollover

Since 1 July 2016, the Australian government has made several tax concessions available through the Small Business Restructure Rollover, offering smaller businesses the chance to undergo restructuring changes without facing tax issues. The small business restructure rollover offers significant benefits to small businesses restructuring their affairs. Understanding the tax consequences is crucial for small businesses…

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