QUESTION ONE – In your experience, what are the key considerations that international clients should have the front of mind when assessing a target company for acquisition in your jurisdiction? It is imperative that international purchasers who have identified a potential target entity in Australia, familiarise themselves with the Australian legal and regulatory framework as […]
Ross & Julia Koffel are still in transit after a great IR Global conference in Amsterdam. 12 hours to the warmth of Singapore, before back to business in Sydney reminds us of the On The Road held here not so long ago. Many thanks to the hosts, sponsors and colleagues who’s company we enjoyed in […]
In another sad tale of abused children at the hands of trusted adults, swim instructor, Paul Frost, is currently under investigation for the grooming, indecent assault and aggravated sexual assault perpetrated against children between 1997 and 2009. Sometimes the hardest part for victims can be that people holding the position of teacher or instructor, are held […]
What goes on behind the scenes in an Institutional Child Sexual Abuse matter? Plenty! It has recently been reported in The Age that a “Landmark” settlement of approximately $3 Million inclusive of costs had been achieved against the Catholic Church for abuses perpetrated against a child in the confessional by serial paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale. It appears […]
Ross and Julia Koffel recently attended the Lowy Lecture on International Affairs presented by Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison. In his keynote speech Mr Morrison set out his vision for Australia’s place in the global community, and the need for our economy to remain open to the opportunities of sound trade relations with our global partners. Since becoming Prime Minister […]
Want to sponsor an overseas worker on a temporary visa or are you currently employing a Working Holiday visa holder and want them to continue working for you? Did you know you can offer them sponsorship depending on their skills and experience? The temporary Skill Shortage – subclass 482 Employer-sponsored visa is designed to help […]
How to win the new climate war with Dr. Michael Mann, Craig Reucassel, Lucy Manne and Nicholas Milyari Fitzpatrick… Greta Thunberg kicked off the Climate Summit on 23rd September 2019, three days after inspiring the world’s largest climate change protest, with an impassioned speech demanding action to end man-made climate change. And while she was never […]
An employee works in your business and is a part of your business, whereas a contractor runs their own business. The table below outlines six of the factors that, taken together, determines whether a worker is an employee or contractor for tax purposes. Follow the links in the table for more information about each factor. EMPLOYEE CONTRACTOR […]
McBurneys are pleased to announce the appointment of Luke Alcock as Principal of the firm from 1 July 2019. Luke started with McBurneys in 2011 and has quickly progressed through various professional qualifications including, graduating from University of Technology Sydney in 2013, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in 2015 and more recently a Chartered Tax […]
Our Virtual Series publications bring together a number of the network’s members to discuss a different practice area-related topic. The participants share their expertise and offer a unique perspective from […]
Read moreWhat’s new in super and tax this financial year? The 2019/20 financial year introduces some new opportunities to allow you to save for your retirement through super. We also provide an overview of the ‘Protecting Your Super’ legislation and personal income tax changes. To read the latest newsletter in full click here
Ross and Julia Koffel enjoyed their visit to Perth, WA, last week, to attend the IR Global Regional Meeting hosted by accounting firm Dry Kirkness at their offices. Attendees came from across Australia and New Zealand and proved to be very productive in formulating ideas for promotion of our region and exchange of work amongst […]