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Forward Exchange Contracts and the Purchase of Inventory from Overseas Suppliers
Aug 24, 2010
The objective of this accounting update is to consider the accounting treatment of foreign exchange contracts (FECs) entered into when purchasing inventory from overseas suppliers......read more
Aug 24, 2010
The objective of this accounting update is to consider the accounting treatment of foreign exchange contracts (FECs) entered into when purchasing inventory from overseas suppliers......read more
Caton's Corner August 2010 from the Chief Economist of BT Financial Group Ltd
Aug 19, 2010
I have spent most of the past month in the US and UK in my relentless search for new economic information, and in my partner's equally relentless search for new shoes......read more
Aug 19, 2010
I have spent most of the past month in the US and UK in my relentless search for new economic information, and in my partner's equally relentless search for new shoes......read more
Accounting Update - Streamlined Directors' Report
Aug 19, 2010
The CORPORATIONS AMENDMENT (CORPORATE REPORTING REFORM) BILL 2010 approved by Parliament in late June 2010 introduced a "streamlined directors' report" for companies limited by guarantee......read more
Aug 19, 2010
The CORPORATIONS AMENDMENT (CORPORATE REPORTING REFORM) BILL 2010 approved by Parliament in late June 2010 introduced a "streamlined directors' report" for companies limited by guarantee......read more
Reduced disclosure requirements for most entities that currently prepare general purpose financial statements
Aug 05, 2010
For 30 June 2010 year ends, those entities who prepare general purpose financial statements (GPFSs), that do not have public accountability, may take advantage of reduced disclosure requirements under the new differential reporting framework......read more
Aug 05, 2010
For 30 June 2010 year ends, those entities who prepare general purpose financial statements (GPFSs), that do not have public accountability, may take advantage of reduced disclosure requirements under the new differential reporting framework......read more
Accounting Update - Directors Duty to Prevent Insolvent Trading: Guide for Directors
Aug 02, 2010
ASIC has released regulatory guidance to assist Directors to understand and comply with their duty under the Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act) to prevent insolvent trading......read more
Aug 02, 2010
ASIC has released regulatory guidance to assist Directors to understand and comply with their duty under the Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act) to prevent insolvent trading......read more
Caton's Corner July 2010 from the Chief Economist of BT Financial Group Ltd
Jul 22, 2010
And (almost) everything is just as it was a year before......read more
Jul 22, 2010
And (almost) everything is just as it was a year before......read more
Extension of Drawdown Relief for superannuation pensions
Jul 01, 2010
The Government will be extending the drawdown relief in relation to the minimum annual pension payment requirements......read more
Jul 01, 2010
The Government will be extending the drawdown relief in relation to the minimum annual pension payment requirements......read more
Accounting Update: Reduction in regulatory burden facing Australian companies
Jun 29, 2010
The package of reforms, contained in the Corporations Amendment (Corporate Reporting Reform) Bill 2010 and accompanying Regulations, will deliver much-needed relief from red-tape......read more
Jun 29, 2010
The package of reforms, contained in the Corporations Amendment (Corporate Reporting Reform) Bill 2010 and accompanying Regulations, will deliver much-needed relief from red-tape......read more
Caton's Corner June 2010 from the Chief Economist of BT Financial Group Ltd
Jun 17, 2010
Financial markets have once again been climbing a wall of worry......read more
Jun 17, 2010
Financial markets have once again been climbing a wall of worry......read more
Oliver's Insights June 2010 - Asset Allocation isn't everything, but it nearly is
Jun 03, 2010
In our opinion, sound strategic advice goes hand in hand with high quality investment advice to ensure that our client's capital is preserved and returns are maximised for the appropriate level of risk......read more
Jun 03, 2010
In our opinion, sound strategic advice goes hand in hand with high quality investment advice to ensure that our client's capital is preserved and returns are maximised for the appropriate level of risk......read more
Caton's Corner May from the Chief Economist of BT Financial Group Ltd
May 28, 2010
Fix it dear Henry. April was a mixed month for share-market investors... The ASX 200 fell by 1.4% in the month, while the US market moved ahead by 1.5%. Markets around the world continued to worry about Greece and other...read more
May 28, 2010
Fix it dear Henry. April was a mixed month for share-market investors... The ASX 200 fell by 1.4% in the month, while the US market moved ahead by 1.5%. Markets around the world continued to worry about Greece and other...read more
2010 Federal Budget & Beyond Presentation
May 14, 2010
Access our presentation slides from our 2010 Federal Budget & Beyond seminar....read more
May 14, 2010
Access our presentation slides from our 2010 Federal Budget & Beyond seminar....read more
RBA raises the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.5%, effective 5 May 2010
May 05, 2010
At its meeting today, the Board decided to raise the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.5 per cent, effective 5 May 2010......read more
May 05, 2010
At its meeting today, the Board decided to raise the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.5 per cent, effective 5 May 2010......read more
RBA raises the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.25 per cent, effective 7 April 2010
Apr 07, 2010
At its meeting today, the Board decided to raise the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.25 per cent, effective 7 April 2010......read more
Apr 07, 2010
At its meeting today, the Board decided to raise the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.25 per cent, effective 7 April 2010......read more
Cashflow - Still managing the crisis
Mar 26, 2010
Access our presentation slides from our Cashflow "Still Managing the Crisis" seminar....read more
Mar 26, 2010
Access our presentation slides from our Cashflow "Still Managing the Crisis" seminar....read more
Caton's Corner March from the Chief Economist of BT Financial Group Ltd
Mar 23, 2010
Greece is the word......read more
Mar 23, 2010
Greece is the word......read more
Social networking for small businesses
Mar 15, 2010
Why should you use social networking sites as part of your business?...read more
Mar 15, 2010
Why should you use social networking sites as part of your business?...read more
Oliver's Insights March - The profit reporting season and shares a year after the low
Mar 05, 2010
So far this year, investment markets have been overwhelmed by concerns over premature monetary tightening, sovereign debt, financial sector regulation, US housing etc......read more
Mar 05, 2010
So far this year, investment markets have been overwhelmed by concerns over premature monetary tightening, sovereign debt, financial sector regulation, US housing etc......read more
RBA increases cash rate by 0.25% to 4.0%
Mar 03, 2010
At its meeting today, the Board decided to raise the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.0 per cent, effective 3 March 2010......read more
Mar 03, 2010
At its meeting today, the Board decided to raise the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.0 per cent, effective 3 March 2010......read more
Division 7A - The Use of Company Assets
Mar 01, 2010
Under the proposed amendments to Division 7A, the use of the company assets by shareholders/associates for free or at discounted rates would be deemed to be a dividend and taxable accordingly......read more
Mar 01, 2010
Under the proposed amendments to Division 7A, the use of the company assets by shareholders/associates for free or at discounted rates would be deemed to be a dividend and taxable accordingly......read more
Accounting Update: Operating Leases - Top 10 Practical Accounting Questions
Feb 24, 2010
In this edition of Accounting Update we consider some of the practical accounting questions surrounding operating leases......read more
Feb 24, 2010
In this edition of Accounting Update we consider some of the practical accounting questions surrounding operating leases......read more
Caton's Corner February from the Chief Economist of BT Financial Group Ltd
Feb 24, 2010
Global share markets are in the midst of their first major "correction" for almost a year......read more
Feb 24, 2010
Global share markets are in the midst of their first major "correction" for almost a year......read more
Division 7A - Trust Distributions to Private Companies
Feb 09, 2010
On 16 December 2009, the Tax Office released a controversial draft Taxation Ruling TR 2009/D8, which sets out the Commissioner's views in relation to the application of Division 7A......read more
Feb 09, 2010
On 16 December 2009, the Tax Office released a controversial draft Taxation Ruling TR 2009/D8, which sets out the Commissioner's views in relation to the application of Division 7A......read more
Government to remove bank guarantee
Feb 08, 2010
The Federal Government says its guarantee of wholesale funding for banks and other lenders is no longer needed......read more
Feb 08, 2010
The Federal Government says its guarantee of wholesale funding for banks and other lenders is no longer needed......read more
RBA leaves the cash rate unchanged at 3.75%
Feb 02, 2010
At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 3.75 per cent......read more
Feb 02, 2010
At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 3.75 per cent......read more
Accounting Update: The new & revised AASB 3 Business Combinations
Feb 01, 2010
In this edition of Accounting Update, we consider AASB 3 Revised Business Combinations and changes to AASB 3 that may improve profitability or build the balance sheet......read more
Feb 01, 2010
In this edition of Accounting Update, we consider AASB 3 Revised Business Combinations and changes to AASB 3 that may improve profitability or build the balance sheet......read more
Commercialisation Australia Grant
Jan 19, 2010
The Federal Government has launched a major funding programme under the "Commercialisation Australia" banner......read more
Jan 19, 2010
The Federal Government has launched a major funding programme under the "Commercialisation Australia" banner......read more
Accounting Update: Proposed changes to differential reporting
Dec 17, 2009
In this edition of Accounting Update we consider the proposed reforms by Treasury and the AASB's proposed differential financial reporting regime......read more
Dec 17, 2009
In this edition of Accounting Update we consider the proposed reforms by Treasury and the AASB's proposed differential financial reporting regime......read more
Accounting Update: New Mandatory Standards for 31 December 2009
Dec 14, 2009
New accounting standards issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB)......read more
Dec 14, 2009
New accounting standards issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB)......read more
SMSF Loan Service
Jun 26, 2009
Take advantage of changes in superannuation rules to unlock the potential of your Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF)......read more
Jun 26, 2009
Take advantage of changes in superannuation rules to unlock the potential of your Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF)......read more
Taxation Update - Major Win for Taxpayer
Jun 18, 2009
Last week, the Federal court gave its verdict on a case of critical importance relating to the operation of a trust, and the meaning and importance of terms used within the trust instrument (the trust deed)......read more
Jun 18, 2009
Last week, the Federal court gave its verdict on a case of critical importance relating to the operation of a trust, and the meaning and importance of terms used within the trust instrument (the trust deed)......read more
Doing Business in Australia
Apr 30, 2009
Access your copy of "Doing Business In Australia" a guide produced by Nexia International to give a general outline for anyone considering operating a business in Australia....read more
Apr 30, 2009
Access your copy of "Doing Business In Australia" a guide produced by Nexia International to give a general outline for anyone considering operating a business in Australia....read more
Archive
- Forward Exchange Contracts and the Purchase of Inventory from Overseas Suppliers
Aug 24, 2010 - Caton's Corner August 2010 from the Chief Economist of BT Financial Group Ltd
Aug 19, 2010 - Accounting Update - Streamlined Directors' Report
Aug 19, 2010 - Reduced disclosure requirements for most entities that currently prepare general purpose financial statements
Aug 05, 2010 - Accounting Update - Directors Duty to Prevent Insolvent Trading: Guide for Directors
Aug 02, 2010 - Caton's Corner July 2010 from the Chief Economist of BT Financial Group Ltd
Jul 22, 2010 - Extension of Drawdown Relief for superannuation pensions
Jul 01, 2010 - Accounting Update: Reduction in regulatory burden facing Australian companies
Jun 29, 2010 - Caton's Corner June 2010 from the Chief Economist of BT Financial Group Ltd
Jun 17, 2010 - Oliver's Insights June 2010 - Asset Allocation isn't everything, but it nearly is
Jun 03, 2010 - Caton's Corner May from the Chief Economist of BT Financial Group Ltd
May 28, 2010 - 2010 Federal Budget & Beyond Presentation
May 14, 2010 - 2010-11 Federal Budget
May 12, 2010 - RBA raises the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.5%, effective 5 May 2010
May 05, 2010 - RBA raises the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.25 per cent, effective 7 April 2010
Apr 07, 2010 - Cashflow - Still managing the crisis
Mar 26, 2010 - Caton's Corner March from the Chief Economist of BT Financial Group Ltd
Mar 23, 2010 - Social networking for small businesses
Mar 15, 2010 - Oliver's Insights March - The profit reporting season and shares a year after the low
Mar 05, 2010 - RBA increases cash rate by 0.25% to 4.0%
Mar 03, 2010 - Division 7A - The Use of Company Assets
Mar 01, 2010 - Accounting Update: Operating Leases - Top 10 Practical Accounting Questions
Feb 24, 2010 - Caton's Corner February from the Chief Economist of BT Financial Group Ltd
Feb 24, 2010 - Division 7A - Trust Distributions to Private Companies
Feb 09, 2010 - Government to remove bank guarantee
Feb 08, 2010 - RBA leaves the cash rate unchanged at 3.75%
Feb 02, 2010 - Accounting Update: The new & revised AASB 3 Business Combinations
Feb 01, 2010 - Commercialisation Australia Grant
Jan 19, 2010 - Accounting Update: Proposed changes to differential reporting
Dec 17, 2009 - Accounting Update: New Mandatory Standards for 31 December 2009
Dec 14, 2009 - Tax Schedule & Calendar 09/10
Sep 30, 2009 - SMSF Loan Service
Jun 26, 2009 - Taxation Update - Major Win for Taxpayer
Jun 18, 2009 - Doing Business in Australia
Apr 30, 2009
