Solomon Islands: small businesses, big potential
Micro, small, and medium enterprises are the engine of many economies. In the Solomon Islands, they hold the key to a more prosperous future.
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Small business CGT concessions – Case update
Small business CGT concessions – Case update
Taxpayers wanting to access the small business CGT concessions (SBCGTC) must satisfy either: the $6 million net asset test (MNAVT) or the $2...
Is licensing the be all and end all in 2016?
Is licensing the be all and end all in 2016?
In reality, the big question around licensing for each one of us is:Am I just biting the bullet and doing what needs to be done to add yet...
More changes from the 2015-16 federal budget to plan for
More changes from the 2015-16 federal budget to plan for
The 2015-16 federal budget had small business front and centre with many positive changes being announced. The increase in the small...
Amnesty on related party LRBAs
Amnesty on related party LRBAs
It is not uncommon for a related party to make a loan to a SMSF trustee to purchase a ‘single acquirable asset’ in accordance with section 67A of...
High tech with a soft touch – the future of accounting
High tech with a soft touch – the future of accounting
The so-called ‘digital disruption’ is leading to significant changes in the way that the leaders of accounting firms manage their work, their...
Innovation is the name of the game
Innovation is the name of the game
The IPA has long advocated for innovation, particularly within the SME sector as a means to lift productivity. There is a chapter in our...
Extending our voice in 2016
Extending our voice in 2016
The IPA has already lodged its 2016 pre-budget submission, which builds on the Australian Small Business White Paper that we launched last year....
Complaints handling: the lifeblood of customer engagement
Complaints handling: the lifeblood of customer engagement
While most organisations have a complaints process, very few regularly evaluate the effectiveness of their complaint handling. A review of...
How to deliver business advisory services
How to deliver business advisory services
Many accounting firms would like to offer business advisory services, and some make a tentative start in the right direction but in...
Digital marketing for accountants
Digital marketing for accountants
Accountants in a traditional firm with a strong word-of-mouth referral network. The purpose of a website is to showcase their firm and they...
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