ASOFIA member company, Tradies Accountant, is holding a free webinar on 20th May 2020 at 6pm AEST. During this webinar, you will learn how to plan your cash during an economic downturn. 5 real strategies to brace your business for an economic downturn Bryn Harwood (CEO) from Tradies Accountant will give you an action plan […]

Women & Leadership Australia have issued the last and final call for all women currently working in the construction sector to express interest in a limited pool of scholarship funding that has to be allocated by the end of 2019.   The fee support opportunity provides women with funding of between $2,000 and $7,000 (per applicant, […]

Members of the Master Builders Association NSW were recently advised that the Fair Work Amendment (Modernising Right of Entry) Regulations 2019, took effect on 1 July 2019. In order to meet the new requirements, the Fair Work Commission will be issuing permits in a different form. Therefore, permits issued from 1 July 2019 will be […]

With only two weeks to go until the end of another financial year, there’s no time like the present to get the books in order. We’ve taken a look at what the ATO wants you to know in the lead up to EOFY… Instant asset write-off extended and increased Businesses with a turnover from $10 million […]

The Importance of protecting your assets and your family Contributed by Ken Hows, Principal | Howes Accounting Services | howas.com.au I recently had a new client contact me seeking advice on the protection of his family assets. With my client’s permission, I tell his story… He has a reasonably new business having traded for only […]

What is the difference between an employee and a contractor, and does it matter? The Australian Tax Office describes an employee as someone who works in your business and is part of your business. A contractor is running their own business. But it’s not as simple as it sounds. Your tax, super and other obligations […]

Code covered contractors are reminded that from 1 September 2018, the ABCC will treat any failure to report disputed or delayed payments as a breach of the Code. Disputed and delayed payments to subcontractors must be reported to the ABCC as soon as practicable after the date that payment is due. Further detail on reporting obligations […]