by Quinns_News | Oct 12, 2011 | Small Business News
It’s remarkable how much we can accumulate over a period of 12 months – from old brochures and fliers that we will never read, to reports that are gathering dust, miscellaneous paperwork and receipts scattered haphazardly across your cabinets – what better time to...
by Quinns_News | Oct 12, 2011 | Financial Planning News
The ATO’s view on Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBA) within Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF’s) has been clarified with the release of the Draft Self Managed Superannuation Funds Ruling (SMSFR 2011/D1) on 14 September 2011. Money borrowed under a...
by Quinns_News | Oct 5, 2011 | Accounting News
Investing in overseas property is more risky than investing in property in Australia. It is much more difficult to make sure the investment suits your needs if you don’t have local knowledge and you can’t regularly inspect the property. ASIC has recently...
by Quinns_News | Oct 5, 2011 | Tax Advice and Updates
The Research and development (R&D) tax incentive provides a tax offset for eligible R&D activities and is targeted towards innovation that benefits Australia. The incentive came into effect on 1 July 2011 and replaced the R&D tax concession. There are...
by Quinns_News | Sep 28, 2011 | Accounting News
Many of you may have noticed that a lot of receipts these days are printed on thermal paper (particularly receipts that come from cash registers.) The two main problems with thermal paper is that the text can fade over time, and also the entire receipt can turn black...
by Quinns_News | Sep 28, 2011 | Accounting News
It is important that all business owners are aware of the reforms to the personal property securities laws that are expected to be introduced late this year or early 2012. These reforms will impact on the majority of Australia businesses so it is important that you...
by Quinns_News | Sep 21, 2011 | Consumer News
With the rising costs of living and increased work commitments being faced by parents and guardians in today’s environment, raising and maintaining a young family in Australia can be a difficult task. The Australian Government recognises the increased costs associated...
by Quinns_News | Sep 21, 2011 | Accounting News
Cash flow is basically the money that comes in and out of the business in the form of income and expenses. Using cash flow management and forecasting, you can help steady cash flow activity, allowing you to meet your commitments as they fall due and begin planning for...
by Quinns_News | Sep 21, 2011 | Consumer News
If you’re thinking about selling or buying a property in the near future, you’ll probably require the services of a conveyancer. Conveyancing work is highly technical and specialised, and in the excitement of buying or selling a property it is quite easy to overlook...
by Quinns_News | Sep 21, 2011 | Consumer News
Workplace bullying is a widespread issue and can have various effects on an employee’s physical and mental wellbeing. It should never be tolerated under any circumstances. In Australia, working in a safe and protected workplace free from bullying and harassment is a...
