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Business

Your construction client knows their revenue, but has no idea about their margin

A builder calls me in a panic. They've been trading for eight years, turning over $4 million annually, and suddenly...

05 January 2026 • By Eddie Senatore, Eddie Senatore Advisory

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Business

Your builder client just won a $2m contract – here's why you should be worried

I've been liquidating construction companies for over 35 years, and I can tell you exactly when small builders fail.

30 December 2025 • By Eddie Senatore, Eddie Senatore Advisory

Business

Spotlighting risk-based regulation

Regulation is sometimes dismissed as “red tape” – a brake on growth and innovation. In reality, its purpose is to...

29 December 2025 • By Tim Beresford, Australian Financial Security Authority

Business

SBR misconceptions, rising DPNs, and what’s next for small business directors

Small business restructures were introduced in 2021 as part of the COVID-19 response, providing a pathway for...

24 December 2025 • By John McInerney, Grant Thornton

Technology

Your recap of accounting tech developments in 2025

As you head into the festive break, here’s a recap of the 2025 accounting tech releases.

24 December 2025 • By Heather Smith, Anise Consulting

Business

Why the most profitable client on your list might need to close down tomorrow

I regularly liquidate profitable businesses – not because they ran out of money, but because the owners made strategic...

23 December 2025 • By Eddie Senatore, Eddie Senatore Advisory

Business

Structured giving blends tax efficiency with lasting legacy

The conversation around philanthropy is shifting among accountants and financial advisers.

22 December 2025 • By Judith Fiander, Australian Philanthropic Services

Business

Abject failure to seize control of over $200m of trust assets a lesson in what...

In modern Australian trust law, there are arguably three foundational principles that are universally true.

25 November 2025 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

Business

The accountant who thought they were helping (and created a $200k liability...

I've been liquidating businesses for over 35 years now, and lately I'm seeing something that troubles me: accountants...

13 November 2025 • By Eddie Senatore, Eddie Senatore Advisory

Technology

Smarter pricing made simple with AI Price Insights

Discover how AI Price Insights helps you move from hourly billing to fixed fees—so you can price smarter, scale...

06 November 2025 • By Ignition

Technology

Make pricing smarter & easier with AI Price Insights

Learn how AI Price Insights can help you move from hourly billing to fixed fees, price smarter, and boost profitability.

28 October 2025 • By Ignition

Tax

Being a father figure may trigger rights for claims against estates

As appears to be increasingly the case, a key feature of the ongoing multi-trillion dollar intergenerational wealth...

28 October 2025 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

Tax

A lesson in ignoring good tax principles

Even staunch opponents of the proposed changes to Division 296 did not begrudge the government’s attempt to reduce the...

21 October 2025 • By Tony Greco, IPA

Tax

Edging closer to a decision in Bendel

This article unpacks the key arguments advanced by the parties in the Bendel appeal before the High Court.

02 October 2025 • By Robyn Jacobson, The Tax Institute

Business

The questions that actually get clients talking

This is free: my scripts on how to gain more traction with clients in conversation. Most accountants have the wrong...

29 September 2025 • By Eddie Senatore, Eddie Senatore Advisory

Tax

ATO interest charges: matters of interest

Matters of interest to consider following the recent law change to GIC.

04 September 2025 • By Robyn Jacobson, The Tax Institute

Super

Decision clarifies when SMSF trustee decisions can be challenged

A key aspect of the superannuation regime is the statutory and common law right for beneficiaries to seek court review...

04 September 2025 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

Business

Help save the legal industry in a post-AI world: do your estate plan using a...

It might be argued that the (not-so-secret) secret of the legal profession (at least for estate planning lawyers...

29 August 2025 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal