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19 Aug

Director IDs: New ASIC Requirement from 1 July 2027

From 1 July 2027, ASIC will introduce an important change for companies and their directors. When updating certain company details with ASIC, Director IDs will need to be provided.



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19 Aug

Get ready for surcharge removal

From 1 October 2026, businesses will no longer be able to apply a surcharge to debit, prepaid and credit card payments on designated eftpos, Mastercard and Visa networks.



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19 Aug

5 common accounting mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Are you making any of these accounting mistakes? We’ve outlined the top 5 accounting pitfalls that small business owners trip over, so you don’t have to make the same mistakes.



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29 Jun

Key Tax, Super, and ASIC Changes Taking Effect on 1 July 2026

The new financial year brings major tax and regulatory changes effective 1 July 2026, affecting personal income tax, deductions, superannuation, and company fees. Here are a few key changes.



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29 Jun

Federal Budget 2026-27 Spotlight – Negative Gearing

Alongside changes to the CGT rules, the Federal Budget announced that the availability of negative gearing would be curbed for residential property investors. Properties purchased from 1 July 2027 will be subject to the new rules.



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29 Jun

Why your Aussie small business needs access to working capital

Do you know your working capital position? We explain what working capital is, why it’s important and how you can access additional capital to grow your business. 



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20 May

Federal Budget 2026-27 Spotlight - Capital Gains Tax Reform

From 1/7/27 the 50% CGT discount will be replaced by cost base indexation for assets held for more than 12 months, with a 30% minimum tax to apply on net capital gains. Assets acquired pre 20 September 1985, currently exempt from CGT, are also affected.



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20 May

5 ways to improve your cyber security

When was the last time you reviewed your cybersecurity precautions? We’ve highlighted five important ways to protect your company and customer data from malicious attacks.



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20 May

Basic strategic advice: why your business needs an evolving strategy

When was the last time you reviewed your business strategy? Here are 5 reasons to make your strategy more fluid, flexible and agile – and the business benefits this offers in uncertain times.



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27 Apr

New ATO App Feature: Verify ATO Phone Calls and Avoid Scams

Verify genuine ATO phone calls in real time and avoid scams with the new ATO app call verification feature. Learn how to set it up and protect your tax information today.



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27 Apr

Super Changes Ahead: Introducing “Qualifying Earnings”

Learn about the ATO's new "Qualifying Earnings" (QE) calculation for superannuation from 1 July. Discover how QE replaces OTE, the 12% rate, and how to prepare for Payday Super reporting.



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27 Apr

Important Reminder for Employers: Download Your SBSCH Records Before 30 June

If you currently use the ATO’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) to process superannuation payments, an important deadline is approaching.



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