SMSF trust deed obligations

SMSF trust deed obligations

The approved form requires the auditor to report on compliance with specific provisions of the SIS Act and SIS Regulations.  The only reference to the fund’s trust deed includes testing that the fund trust deed establishes the fund solely for the provision of...
Lessons for leadership beginners

Lessons for leadership beginners

According to author and business consultant, Scott McDowell, leaders do not have the luxury of being able to “compartmentalise like the worker. They must simultaneously juggle the long- and short-term while inspiring those around them to do great work.”...
SMEs prepare early for EOFY

SMEs prepare early for EOFY

In the March 2014 MYOB Business Monitor, a further 17 per cent stated that they start their preparations in the weeks prior to June 30, and only 12 per cent reported not starting preparation until two months after the financial year ends. “Preparing for EOFY early...
Insights from the iron throne

Insights from the iron throne

Leadership is a central theme of George R. R. Martin’s epic tale of deception, political intrigue, family and, of course, dragons. But leadership comes in many forms and Game of Thrones typifies this wonderfully. While it may be difficult to imagine running a team...
Falling from the cloud: Practice management’s new price

Falling from the cloud: Practice management’s new price

Then, in July last year, global software giant Intuit decided to use practice management software to push its own cloud-based accounting service, QuickBooks Online Accounting, in Australia. And Intuit went a step further, making its Fifo Workpapers software free for...