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This morning I had the pleasure of attending the AMP 2012 Road Show Expo at the Brisbane Convention Centre.
The Expo was a chance to see how AMP's commitment to quality advice can help service our clients and grow our business. Read more…
I attended a business women's networking lunch with Lisa Curry on Friday and was privileged to be sat at her table. She is an inspiring speaker, talking about the need to set yourself a goal, both in business and personally, and then formulate a plan to achieve that goal. Read more…
As 30 June approaches, all businesses should be looking at their figures for the last 9 months to determine what planning needs to be done. This should ideally be an ongoing process within the most successful businesses but there are some key matters that should be considered. My top tax planning tips are:
- Goal Setting – have you set your medium to long term business goals to ensure that any year end planning is still in alignment with your long term future? Remember 'Failing to Plan is like Planning to Fail' Read more…
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has handed down his fifth Budget promising to deliver a surplus of $1.5 billion in 2012-13. This will be the first surplus since Labour came to power in 2007.
The budget only contained a few surprises, as many of the measures had already been legislated or pre-announced. The main winners were lower income earner, families and the elderly.
The fiscally conservative Budget will save $33.6 billion by reducing spending across almost every Government department and portfolio. Read more…
With only weeks until the end of the 2011/2012 Financial Year we would like to provide you with an economic update.
We also wish to advise that the Concessional Contribution Cap will halve from $50,000.000 to $25,000.00 from 1 July 2012 for people over age 50 years with superannuation balance greater than $500,000.00. It is important that you are aware of this change to avoid exceeding your Concessional Contribution cap in the next Financial Year and being liable for excess tax charges.
If you would like to take advantage of your last opportunity to investment up to $50,000.00 before the end of this Financial Year please contact us immediately to make an appointment. Read more…
On Saturday the team from KSM put on their best suits, dusted off their fascinators and headed to the races. Even though the weather wasn't very kind to us, a fantastic day was still had by everyone who attended. Read more…
On Friday April 20 I had the pleasure of attending the Slim Magazine Luncheon at Glass, Marina Mirage. Read more…
In February this year Sandra Koschel, Tracy Simpson and Paul Simpson attended the Proactive Accountants Network 5th Annual Conference. Read more…
From the 1st July 2012, the deductible amount that members over the age of 50, with a superannuation balance of greater than $500,000, can contribute to superannuation will half from $50,000 to $25,000. Read more…
On the 30th of March Recruitment Queensland hosted the Ladies Race Day which raised in total $15,000 which was donated to Ipswich Hospice and Beyond Blue charities. Our congratulations go out to Recruitment Queensland. It was a great event.
Click here to see photos from the day. Read more…
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