Most busy people say they don’t have time to do a budget and wonder why it sometimes feel like they’re marking time and don’t seem to have any spare cash. Yet most agree they are clueless when it..
This morning Azure Group hosted a two hour information session for partners from 22 leading accounting firms visiting from China. The opportunity arose from our growing exposure in the Chinese market..
There are a number of Australian government grants available to growing SME’s. Enterprise Connect offers some grant opportunities that are worth considering. Enterprise Connect is an Australian..
It’s no secret that Azure Group is an accounting firm that offers a range of sophisticated services that goes beyond tax compliance. We pride ourselves in providing our clients with a holistic..
Are you a practice accountant wanting to develop some structure with your advisory services and make that transition to a CFO? Our industry is changing and it is not good enough to only offer..
With Royal Assent given on 4 December 2012 to the Fair Work Amendment Act 2012 , there are a number of important changes that have been introduced from 1 January 2013:
2012 has been heralded as the year of recovery and Australia has been no different. There has been an air of significant improvement and stabilisation across the country and the overall perception is..
With the festive season fast approaching and staff Christmas parties being organised. It is now prudent to start thinking about the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) consequences of providing entertainment..
The annual fiscal period for Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) ends on the 31st March 2013 and is fast approaching. The due date for lodgement of the 2013 FBT returns is the 28th May 2013. Employers have..
The Federal Government’s 2011 Budget which was handed down in May 2011, included proposed amendments to the powers of the Australian Taxation Office (“ATO”) in regard to their ability to hold..
Having a great team is an undeniable asset, says Michael Derin, but are you making the most of their great ideas?
