by admin | Aug 1, 2012 | Features
All legislative references are to the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (ITAA 1997) unless specified otherwise. A taxpayer will be entitled to a deduction for interest incurred on a borrowing where it satisfies the requirements of s 8-1. In order for the interest expense...
by admin | Aug 1, 2012 | Driving change, Features
We all agreed on the need. But it is, of course, easier said than done. There are a lot of unanswered questions remaining. Diversify into what types of advice? And how? Will I need further education? Will I need to get a licence? What will it cost and what is the...
by admin | Aug 1, 2012 | Features
SMPs provide a broad range of high-quality professional services, from the traditional audit, accounting, and tax services, to value-adding business advisory, to meet the needs of their clients who are typically small- and medium-sized entities (SMEs). SMEs are...
by admin | Aug 1, 2012 | Features
Take, for example, Visy Group, a private family business started in 1948 that is now in its third generation. Run by the grandchildren of the founder, Visy ranks as one of the leading packaging, paper and recycling businesses in the world. Through careful succession...
by admin | Aug 1, 2012 | Features
The Institute continues to focus on showcasing members on an international stage. In May and June, chief executive officer Andrew Conway was present at a number of international forums representing the Institute. Andrew was invited to present the 2011-2012...