Insight

Super

For the avoidance of doubt: No, super is not an estate asset

Whether superannuation benefits are an estate asset that can be dealt with under a will, particularly when held via an...

22 April 2026 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

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16 April 2026 • By Nadine Connell, Smart Business Plans

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14 April 2026 • By Matthew Burgess, View Legal

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08 April 2026 • By Andrew Cooke

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Nuances of Payday Super

Much is being said in national forums and events about how Payday Super works and what is expected of employers. This...

07 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

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How to plan inheritance fairly where children live abroad

Determining how to distribute various assets through an estate can become more complicated when one of the...

13 March 2026 • By Chris Holloway, Equity Trustees

Tax

Tax Office imposes death tax on family homes by stealth

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Tax

Part IVA looms over PSI rules

The ATO’s recent guidance on the application of Part IVA to personal services income arrangements has caused...

09 February 2026 • By Robyn Jacobson, Tax Advocate and Specialist

Business

Why ATO compliance is about to feel very different for business owners

Over the past few months, I have found myself having the same conversation with business owners again and again. It...

27 January 2026 • By Mitch Calley, Wakefield Pacific

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

Tax

Tax reform: A story of bluster, bulldust and bedlam

Finding a pathway out of Australia’s tax reform gridlock.

02 January 2026 • By David Montani

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In a world where accounting firms and finance teams face talent shortages, escalating compliance demands, and a...

31 December 2025 • By Dean Anderson, Leading Teams

Business

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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