Initially announced in the 2023-24 Federal Budget, Treasury has released draft policy design details on the Payday Super regime following consultation. Recently, Treasury released draft details in relation to the implementation of the Payday Super regime. The proposed measures effectively seek to ensure that Superannuation Guarantee (“SG”) contributions are remitted at the same time as […]
Pitcher Partners and Hall & Wilcox, together with the Melbourne Compliance Group, are delighted to bring to you the Independent compliance committee member forum webinar. Our panel of leading industry experts, led by Harry New of Hall & Wilcox provided updates on the recent developments and challenges facing financial services. Topics included: What fund managers need […]
The Victorian Government has announced that stamp duty will be slashed for those who buy off-the-plan apartments, units and townhouses within the next 12 months. Craig Whatman, Tax Partner at Pitcher Partners Melbourne speaks to Ross and Russ on 3AW Breakfast about the impact this will have on buyers and the property industry:
Key points: Succession planning is vital to avoid a legacy vanishing without a trace Understand your potential buyer: existing management, a local competitor, an international competitor or a private equity fund Passing the torch – a long and complex process, be ready when the right buyer comes along What retail owner hasn’t observed a major […]
Key points: Understanding and adapting to current trends in cyber security is crucial for protecting sensitive donor data and mitigating reputational risk The importance of data privacy and compliance is growing with the reforms to the Australian Privacy Act 1988. Cyber security should be integrated into the overall governance framework of your organisation. As Not-For-Profit […]
Occupational fraud, theft committed by employees, is not a new risk to dealerships, and the recent surge in dealership fraud could have been prevented with better internal controls and the power of technology. Examples are: A general manager using dealership funds to buy trade-ins personally Service managers manipulating repair orders to fudge financial results and […]
Key points: Having a reliable Number Two allows you to focus on strategic goals and explore new opportunities Empower your Number Two by giving them decision-making power and recognising their contributions Supporting your second in command can help maintain company culture in times of transition As a middle market business owner, you have a lot […]
When a hurricane heads towards Florida, it isn’t automatically expected to make waves in Australian investments, but that’s one of the implications of Helene, which ripped through southern US states over the weekend, devastating a large swathe of North Carolina, writes Jordan Kennedy from Pitcher Partners Sydney Wealth Management. Smack in the path of the […]
Spring is a season of renewal, growth, and optimism. Traditionally it’s time to air out the house, take stock of how the year is going and see what needs to still be achieved. It’s also a great time to take a look at your business and see how healthy it is. But what exactly is […]
This article first appeared in TaxVine, a members newsletter from The Tax Institute. On 6 September 2024, the New South Wales Supreme Court delivered its decision in Uber Australia Pty Ltd v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue [2024] NSWSC 1124 (Uber). The Court considered whether Uber’s payments to drivers were subject to payroll tax, ultimately deciding in […]
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