We regularly step out of the office to visit clients. Not only does it build stronger working relationships, but it provides greater insight into our clients’ operations and challenges. A great working example of this…
As we enter the second half of the year, there is a renewed sense of optimism for markets. Central Banks have struck a more dovish tone and stability in Canberra will provide much-needed confidence for…
The ATO is airing the ‘dirty laundry’ on work-related clothing and laundry expenses warning that it is closely reviewing claims. “Last year around 6 million people claimed work-related clothing and laundry expenses, with total claims…
Are you always chasing late payments? Then don’t despair, there are plenty of things you can do to get your clients to pay on time. Here’s are 8 things you can try to improve your…
A consistent theme this tax time is overclaiming and under-reporting. With the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) getting more and more sophisticated in its data matching approaches, taxpayers can expect greater scrutiny where their claims are…
Are you considering buying a new asset for your business? Recently the Federal Government increased the instant asset write-off threshold to $30,000 and extended the initiative to 30 June 2020. So if you purchase a…
With the election out of the way and Labor’s more disruptive reforms defeated, market sentiment has clearly taken a turn for the better. Banks had the best week in over three years, up 8.1% the…
Earlier this week Treasurer of Victoria Tim Pallas handed down his State Budget which outlined investment in schools, hospitals, road and rail projects. The budget projects growing surpluses across the four-year estimates, even after a…
When it comes to research and development, we often think of technology and pharmaceutical companies. But many companies complete research and development activities, and they are often eligible for the Government’s research and development (R&D)…
Recently we caught up with Senior Manager and Accountant Kim Montgomery. Kim has worked in the accounting industry for many years and joined PPT in 2009, after the arrival of her first child. Kim tells…
