By Steven Kassulke You might have seen our last post where we shared our budgeting and cash flow model (in case you missed it - click here). In the Continue reading
2015 Tax Planning Notes
You may have seen our recent tax planning newsletter (if you haven't - you can access it here!). By necessity, it covers a lot of territory, so we wanted Continue reading
Using open-book management to boost engagement and corporate responsibility
By Trudi Saul Unlike 76% of other Australians, I can genuinely say I enjoy going to the office. What makes it different for me? I 'll give you a clue - it isn' t my position, my Continue reading
Important reminders for Self Managed Superannuation Funds
Running a Self Managed Superannuation Fund puts you in charge of your future - but being in charge also means that you 're responsible for complying with super and tax laws. The rules and penalties are particularly strict when it comes to acquiring or lending the Fund' s assets to members, their relatives, or Continue reading
Cents per Kilometre Reimbursement Levels
By Adam Dierselhuis With the reduction in the Tax Office cents per kilometre rate to 66c/km from 1 July 2015 (should the legislation be passed), you may like to Continue reading
Get set for a 2.5% wage increase – 2015 Annual Wage Review
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 2.5% increase to minimum wages. The increase will apply from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2015. Continue reading
Did you hear about the changes to parental leave?
There was a big change to paid parental leave (PPL) announced in this month’s Federal Budget. Did you feel the earth move? Possibly not. The changes that Treasurer Joe Continue reading
Budgeting is nothing more than story telling
By Steven Kassulke and Adam Dierselhuis Budgeting - what is it about that term the evokes the reaction you 're experiencing right now to it? We' ve heard all the reasons not to budget - in Continue reading
Turning your mind to the 2016 financial year?
By Adam Dierselhuis Turning your mind to the 2016 financial year and what you want to achieve? Here are some questions to mull over to help get you started Continue reading
Putting you in the best position for the end of financial year
By Marguerite Hannant and Angela Chen As the 2015 financial year draws to a close, we have pulled together a series of tax planning suggestions and some of the Continue reading
Federal Budget Update
Now that you 've had a chance to digest some of the budget changes and clear your inbox of all the summaries you' ve received - if you have any questions about how the proposed changes may impact you and your business - take advantage of our own budget Continue reading
O’Connells OBM Honoured as ‘Best for Workers’
We are excited to announce that today our firm has been recognised for creating the most positive overall employee impact by the non-profit B Lab with the release of Continue reading
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