The ups and downs of office romance

Office romance is a reality. A 2008 study found that at any one time, at least 11 per cent of Australian workers are involved in a romantic relationship with a co-worker, while studies in the United States of America indicate 33 per cent of all romantic relationships...

Regulator raids on the rise

These powers have progressively expanded over the years in response to major corporate collapses and instances of serious corporate misconduct. A recent example is the legislation giving ASIC and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) broad new search powers to...
Gearing up for 2012

Gearing up for 2012

Many businesses in Australia are again facing a volatile economic climate, and there is no doubt that an economic downturn could spell the end for some businesses. This is demonstrated by a surge in insolvencies and the appearance of increased activity by the ATO in...
Look before you lease

Look before you lease

1. Will the retail legislation apply to the lease? Each state and territory has its own legislation that applies to certain retail leases. To determine whether a proposed lease will be covered by the retail legislation, it is necessary to look at the inclusions and...
Credit safety measures

Credit safety measures

Non-paying customers directly affect the potential success of any business, but most especially small businesses. A growing trend in most industries is customers paying invoices late, or worse still, not paying at all. Every year accountants deal with many businesses...