We're a Baker Tilly network member
Learn more
Back to top

Flight Data Systems sells to Drew Marine subsidiary ACR Electronics

The acquisition of Pitcher Partners client, Flight Data Systems (FDS) represents the latest addition to ACR Electronics’ growing portfolio of aviation brands, which includes ARTEX and SKYTRAC. The new unified affiliation between three of the industry’s leading companies will enable ACR Electronics to offer an enhanced product line and service offering for the aviation market place.

Reminder: Changes to impairment testing rules for not-for-profits

Since 1 January 2017, not-for-profit (NFP) entities have been required to determine the recoverable amounts of non-cash-generating assets by reference to the asset’s current replacement cost (as a measure of fair value under the current requirements of AASB 13: Fair Value Measurement) rather than the asset’s depreciated replacement cost (as a measure of value in use under the previous requirements of AASB 136: Impairment of Assets).

I’m facing bankruptcy: Can I raid my super?

When people find themselves in financial strife — whether that may be related to bankruptcy, divorce, the loss of a job, the need to access capital quickly or any of life’s challenges — tapping into your superannuation fund can sound tempting. So if you find yourself in dire straits, such as facing bankruptcy, can you […]

Tips and traps of property development

Property remains a target for consideration with the ATO, and there is increasing engagement of people from all walks of life in “property plays” that often involve some level of improvement, if not complete development. With the real estate markets in Sydney and Melbourne experiencing sustained growth in residential property values, almost every owner has […]

Changes to Victoria’s off-the-plan stamp duty concession from 1 July

The Victorian Government has announced significant changes to the off-the-plan (OTP) stamp duty concession. These changes will increase the stamp duty cost to property investors and some home buyers. What is the existing OTP concession? The existing OTP concession applies to all properties that are purchased off-the-plan, including residential and commercial properties. The concession reduces […]

Are you ready for the new common reporting standard (CRS)?

The new CRS regime is likely to apply to Australian managed investment schemes and investment entities of family offices from 1 July 2017. Understanding your obligations now is therefore critical. Overview From 1 July 2017, Australian Financial Institutions will need to start applying the Common Reporting Standard (“CRS”) in Australia.  The CRS is very similar […]

Thank you for you interest

How can we help you?

Business or personal advice
General information
Career information
Media enquiries
Contact expert
Become a member
Specialist query
Please provide as much detail to ensure appropriate allocation of your query
Please highlight a realistic time frame that will enable us to provide advice within a suitable and timely manner. Please note given conflicting demands with our senior personnel, we will endeavour to respond to you within the nominated time frame. If you require an urgent response, please contact us on 03 8610 5477.
CPN Enquiry
Business Radar 2024
Dealmakers 2024
Tax Facts 2024-25
Search by industry