Investment Watch: September
Morgans outlines that Global economic uncertainty continues to weigh on the ASX’s offshore earners. They were one of the few bright spots for the market in recent years but the prolonged trade war and slowdown…
PPT supports RSSS’s The Arts for All competition
Image courtesy of Indimax Productions. In 2017, in a bid to be more inclusive, Royal South Street Society launched “The Arts for All”. The event which is held at the RACV Goldfields Resort offers vocal,…
ATO ramps up small business visits
Last month, the ATO released statistics showing small business is responsible for 12.5% ($11.1 billion) of the total estimated ‘tax gap’. These new figures give visibility to tax compliance issues within the small business sector…
Rental property: what expenses can you claim?
It’s not uncommon for landlords to be confused about what they can and can’t claim for their rental properties. What often seems to make perfect sense in the real world does not always make sense…
What’s your business worth?
A business valuation provides an independent assessment of your business and it’s potential value. But when should you arrange a valuation and why is it important? Typically, clients utilise this service for: Sale of business…
Good Debt vs Bad Debt: What’s the difference?
You have probably heard people talk about good debt and bad debt. However, it’s easy to forget the difference when cash is tight, or your consumer desires get the better of you! So, here is…
Confusion over recent tax cuts
The recent income tax cuts that passed through Parliament do not mean everyone automatically gets $1,080 back from the Government as soon as they lodge their income tax return. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has…
Who owns the assets of a trust?
It’s not uncommon for people to put assets such as their family home into a trust, particularly professionals working in litigious fields or family groups wanting to protect assets. A recent case highlights some of…
Investment Watch: August
Domestic-focused businesses face a difficult operating environment with growth hard to come by, while offshore earners are better placed to grow. While FY19 expectations are low following a raft of downgrades, FY20 growth expectations remain…
Team Q&A: Adam Spielvogel
This month we chat with our IT Manager, and all-round tech guru, Adam Spielvogel. Adam joined the team in early 2017 to provide PPT’s growing team with inhouse technology expertise and support. Adam talks about…
