We’re proud to present Pitcher Partners Melbourne’s sixth Charitable Committee report, and our collective efforts to support the community. We know we couldn’t do what we do without our people. And we also know that ‘our people’ extends beyond our staff. It includes our clients and the communities they help and are invested in. And […]
Pitcher Partners Sydney hosted a live webinar that helped attendees understand the key proposed tax changes likely to affect individuals and families with ties to both the UK and Australia. This webinar addressed whether the new changes would require attendees to plan differently for possible inheritance tax exposure. More specifically, our speaker Private Business and […]
Delivering Value for Money (VFM) in infrastructure and major projects is crucial for achieving the best outcomes at optimal costs. This encompasses financial efficiency, but also the quality, timeliness and the overall impact of the project. In Australia, infrastructure projects play a pivotal role in the national economy and face distinct challenges. But how can […]
Hear from Kylie Lamprecht, Partner at Pitcher Partners Brisbane, and Robert Prince, Executive Director at Pitcher Partners Perth as they unpack the findings from the latest Business Radar report on the challenges of succession planning for businesses. With almost half of Australian SMEs owned by older generations, one of the biggest wealth transfers in decades […]
Welcome to Pitcher Perspective, where we take you beyond the numbers and go in-depth on the current issues affecting mid-market businesses. Even though we’re accountants and advisors, we’re endlessly curious about finding better opportunities and creating better outcomes for your business. We recognise that an important piece of the puzzle is providing you with the information to […]
Infrastructure and major projects are essential for the economic and social development of any country. According to the 2023 Infrastructure Australia report, for every $1 billion invested in infrastructure, Australia sees an estimated $3 billion boost to the economy. These projects create jobs, stimulate local economies and enhance overall productivity. They provide the backbone for […]
Key findings: AI has the potential to boost productivity, but the actual benefits have not fully materialised Like an employee, AI needs trust-building, clear expectations and small projects to demonstrate benefits Accurate and transparent data is crucial for AI performance – poor data inputs can lead to high ‘hallucination’ rates Artificial intelligence (AI) has been […]
On 17 September 2024 Royal Assent was granted on the climate reporting legislation previously approved by both Houses of Parliament. On 20 September 2024 the first Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRSs) were approved by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB). Climate reporting legislation The climate reporting legislation is contained in Schedule 4 to the Treasury […]
This is the fourth edition of the Pitcher Partners Motor Industry Services – Australian Listed Dealer Comparison, where we provide insight into the top three listed motor dealer groups and explore how the macroeconomic environment and inventory supply affected them in the 12 months ended 30 June 2024. This report covers: Results snapshot The industry […]
In a recent decision of the AAT, ZWBX v FCT [2024] AATA 2065, a taxpayer was denied a tax offset in respect of their investment in a company that was purporting to be an Early Stage Innovation Company (“ESIC”) based upon its self-assessment under the ‘principles-based test’. The AAT’s finding was that the company did […]
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