Are you making informed financial decisions?
Knowing your numbers is vital to making key business decisions. And it’s fair to say that a lack of access to accurate financial information is a major cause of stress…
Why your survival means evolving your business?
Successful business owners will tell you that the key to their success is having a clear and carefully considered business plan. Ideally it will highlight the steps required to move…
Checklist for Starting Your Own Business
If you have a great idea and have decided to turn it into a business then good for you! Did you know that you are not alone; every week hundreds…
August – Tax Update
myGov and ATO tax scams, undisclosed income, unusual claims and lost super. Warning to watch out for myGov and ATO tax scams The government’s Stay Smart Online website warns taxpayers…
Smithink Young Guns Workshop
Earlier this week one of our managers, Michael, headed up for some warmer weather to the Gold Coast, Queensland for the 2019 Smithink Young Guns Accounting Workshop. The workshop is…
The first round of tax cuts are in…..
Tax changes? With the election done and dusted and the government returned, they have set about getting their changes to the Personal Income Tax Plan passed. These changes have now…
July – Tax Update
Tax offsets, increased ATO scrutiny and more scams to be aware of! Low and middle income tax offset The new low and middle income tax offset (LMITO) will be available…
Graduates – we were all one once
Approximately 18 month ago, the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand “CAANZ” undertook a significant strategic review. This included surveys and interviews with thousands of practices throughout both countries. One…
People – Your greatest asset or your biggest risk?
Surveys of small to medium business owners has regularly identified “people” as one of their key pain points. On 9 May, CHN Partners hosted their inaugural breakfast briefing to 25…
Recent Scam Activity
Cyber Security We have recently seen a significant increase in the number of scam emails, hacking attempts and phishing phonecalls that our clients, our suppliers and ourselves have been receiving.…