ACNC announces targets
Apr 22 2024The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission has announced that it will focus on the misuse of complex corporate structures and the way charities manage cyber-security challenges.
Market Snapshot: March 2024
Apr 15 2024In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for March 2024.
What happens when you can’t manage your SMSF?
Apr 4 2024What do trustees and members of SMSFs do if or when they become incapable of managing their own fund?
McConachie Stedman moves to a new home at 160 Hume Street, Toowoomba
Mar 27 2024After 20 years of business operations at 619 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba, we have relocated to our new premises located at 160 Hume Street, Toowoomba.
Market Snapshot: February 2024
Mar 13 2024In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for February 2024.
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Toowoomba Office Relocation
Mar 6 2024We are excited to let you know that the renovations at our new Toowoomba office located at 160 Hume Street have been completed and over the coming weeks, we will be progressively moving across to the new office.
Proposal to increase the value of a penalty unit
Feb 20 2024The Government has proposed to increase the value of a penalty unit which is just another reason to consider a corporate trustee for your SMSF.
Market Snapshot: January 2024
Feb 13 2024In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for January 2024.
Can you afford to retire early?
Feb 13 2024Many Australians caught in the nine-to-five grind of working for a living dream of the possibility of taking early retirement, spending their days travelling or playing golf or doing nothing much at all.
5 tips for starting your own successful business
Feb 6 2024Many people have great business ideas but are often overwhelmed when they look to turn their idea into a thriving business. Here are 5 tips for translating your dream into reality.
A Self-Employed Superannuation Guide
Jan 22 2024Often, self-employed people prefer reinvesting back into their businesses, hesitant to stash money away in superannuation. Yet, there's a compelling case for setting aside a slice of your earnings.
Market Snapshot: December 2023
Jan 15 2024In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for December 2023.
Five Tips to Improve your Financial Wellbeing
Jan 15 2024In these ever-changing and uncertain times in society, there has never been a greater emphasis on our health and wellbeing.
Market Snapshot: November 2023
Dec 14 2023In this month's market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for November 2023.
How much should I have in my emergency fund?
Dec 14 2023It’s the most common story financial professionals hear. Unfortunately, too many people fail to set aside emergency savings to see them through life’s hiccups.
Record-keeping checklist
Nov 15 2023The ACNC has released a record-keeping checklist to promote good record-keeping practice and to support charities in meeting their ACNC obligations.
Charities must disclose their related-party dealings
Nov 15 2023New questions in the recently launched 2023 AIS require charities to disclose their dealings with related parties.
ACNC releases AIS findings
Nov 15 2023The ACNC has released findings from 250 annual information and financial statements submitted for the 2021 reporting period.
Market Snapshot: October 2023
Nov 14 2023In this month’s market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for October 2023.
Superannuation - It's not a case of set and forget
Nov 14 2023The government regularly reminds us that each Australian must take responsibility for funding their future.
Roadmap to retiring young
Nov 14 2023The dream of retiring young is one that captivates many peoples’ imaginations. The freedom to live life on your own terms, doing what you want, when you want is undeniably appealing, but is it attainable?
Market Snapshot: September 2023
Oct 9 2023In this month’s market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for September 2023.
Achieving Financial Freedom
Oct 9 2023We all have different desires and goals in life, but most of us share the dream that one day we would like to achieve our particular version of ‘financial freedom’.
Don't wait until your 60's to see a Financial Adviser
Oct 9 2023Ask most 30 year olds who their financial planner is and the typical response might be ‘huh?’ After all, financial advisers are for older people with plenty of money to invest, aren’t they?
GST Misunderstandings
Sep 12 2023This article looks at some of the common traps small business operators can fall into when calculating and preparing their BAS returns.
Market Snapshot: August 2023
Sep 10 2023In this month’s market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for August 2023.
The Pillars of Retirement Income
Sep 10 2023While older Australians are reportedly among the wealthiest retirees in the world, much of their wealth is tied up in their family home, leaving many to worry about how they will find the money to pay for their day-to-day expenses when they stop work.
Estate Planning is not just for retirement
Aug 22 2023Many people think that Estate Planning is only for people who are close to retirement, especially if we fall into the trap of thinking that Estate Planning is just about getting a will. But did you know that Estate Planning addresses key protection strategies whilst you’re still alive?
Unlocking the potential of Aged Pension and Superannuation benefits
Aug 22 2023The Australian Aged Pension scheme provides a wonderful safety net for those with limited assets in retirement, although many remain confused by how their age pension entitlements differ from so called superannuation income streams.
Market Snapshot: July 2023
Aug 22 2023In this months market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for July 2023.
Reporting related-party transactions
Aug 17 2023In 2023 annual information statements, all but basic religious charities will be required to report their related-party transactions to the ACNC due to changes announced in November 2021.
Adhering to ACNC's governance standards
Aug 17 2023The ACNC's governance standards is a set of core principles dealing with how a charity should be run. It's timely to review your compliance with them.
Six Steps to a Happy New Financial Year
Jul 7 2023The new financial year provides an opportunity for a fresh start for your finances. Make this the financial year you get on top of yours… for good!
Market Snapshot: June 2023
Jul 6 2023In this months market snapshot, we take a glimpse at what the market has been up to and what the key developments were for June 2023.
Total Super Balance and Transfer Balance Cap Indexation
Jun 19 2023Along with increasing term deposit and savings interest rates, one of the few benefits of the recent rise in inflation is that some important superannuation thresholds are increasing from 1 July 2023.
Planning for your future retirement
Jun 16 2023Millennials in Australia are facing an unprecedented challenge when it comes to planning for retirement.