When should you speak to your accountant?
Like many business owners, you might get wrapped up with the daily activities involved in running a business – like managing staff, organising supplies and talking to customers. As a…
November Tax Update
An ATO tax refund deadline warning, good news for small business tax and compensation introduced for inappropriate financial advice – here’s what you need to know about tax this month.…
Want to remain a fair and equitable employer?
If you have employees, you should be across the new long service leave (LSL) entitlements coming into effect from 1st November 2018. We view parental leave different now than in…
Xerocon 2018 wrap
Jason, Dean, David, Debby & Rowena had a wonderful time at Xerocon last month. Xerocon is a big affair with over 3,000 accountants and bookkeepers from Australia, Asia and all…
How to keep compliant records (and make use of technology)
How long should you keep your business records for? And why does it matter? As business owners, it’s often confusing to know what type of records you need to keep…
October 2018 Tax Update
From a new extension of asset write-offs, claiming work-related expenses to tax returns, here’s what you need to know about tax this month. ATO data analytics and prefilling help tax…
How live reporting can transform your business
There are so many moving parts to running a business successfully. Internal and external factors (such as markets, public confidence and competitor activity) can influence business growth. At CHN Partners,…
An introduction to CHN Partners
Why the rebrand? Our team are excited to change from CHN Herold Ross to CHN Partners. It represents a nod to our past, but also a look at our future.…
Travel Allowances
Travel Allowances While travel allowances are quite common in today’s employment arrangements, they are often misunderstood and incorrectly handled when it comes to tax time. Travel allowances are often paid…
Contractors vs Employees – What’s the difference?
Contractors and employees – What’s the difference? When hiring a worker it is important to clarify whether they will be classed as an employee or contractor, as it will significantly…