Understanding Unit vs Discretionary Trust Structures Key Highlights Trust structures come in forms, including unit and trusts. Unit offer fixed entitlements to holders, while discretionary provide flexibility and asset. Unit trusts are used for investments, discretionary trusts are popular estate planning and tax. Unit trusts are similarly to companies, discretionary trusts are taxed the individual […]
Unlocking Profit Potential: Private Company Paying Dividends Key Highlights Dividends are way for private company to accumulated profits for personal use. Dividends be paid out of company's retained earnings but there are considerations to in mind. Franking credits are tax that a company has previously on its profits, they can be used frank dividends. […]
Step-by-Step: How to Prepare a Business Budget Successfully Key Highlights Getting a handle on why having a business budget is important can really help your company do well. It's all about managing your money right and making sure you're ready for any financial ups and downs that come your way. With the right budget, […]
Starting a Business in Australia: 10 Crucial Steps Key Highlights Creating a comprehensive business plan is the first step starting business in Australia, it helps outline your goals financial projections, and opportunity. Choosing the right business structure, such a sole trader, partnership, or company, is crucial and should based on your specific and goals. […]
10 Essential Steps for Cash Flow Forecasting with Xero Key Highlights For business owners, keeping an eye on cash flow is crucial to stay financially healthy and make smart choices. Xero comes in handy here, offering great features and integrations that simplify and refine cash flow forecasting. In this blog post, we're going to […]
Navigating Asset Liabilities Owner's Equity for Success Key Highlights The part of a company's assets that belongs to the owner, after taking away what the company owes, is known as owner's equity. By looking at this number, we can tell how financially healthy a business is and show its worth to people who might […]
TPAR Report Guide: Demystifying the Process Key Highlights If your business pays contractors for their work, you'll need to fill out a Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR). By doing this, it helps make sure everyone is paying the right amount of tax, stops people from avoiding taxes, and keeps things fair in the tax […]
Streamline Your Month End Closing Process Key Highlights The month-end closing process involves recording, reconciling, and reviewing all transactions and finalising account data for the month. By streamlining your month-end closing process, you can save time improve accuracy, and make more informed business decisions. Key steps to streamline month-end closing process include establishing a […]
How Long to Keep Tax Records in Australia Key Highlights In Australia, it's not just a smart move but also a rule to keep your tax records straight. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) sets the minimum time you need to hold onto these records. For businesses and individual taxpayers alike, this period is usually […]
