Conversations about estate planning

The role of a practitioner is to identify and address issues in the affairs of a client, but the conversation about estate planning is one that many put off until too late. How does the conversation start? Understanding your client and how they are operating is a key starting point. In looking at their business […]

Early access of superannuation

There are a few ways that you can access your superannuation prior to retirement, we cover most of these. Before exploring options to access your super, it is important to consider both the tax implications and whether you have the right to access your superannuation early. Super balance under $200 You can access your preserved […]

C&D Pub Consulting

Are you a hotel operator looking for a different view of what your options are and how you can improve your business. Our team has run over 90 licensed venues over their career focusing on high level turnaround and either packaging for sale or bringing in long term management. Where you partner with us our […]

GST basics for uber drivers

When you drive for Uber you are not an employee. You’re a contractor. Here’s why that is important: When you’re not an employee, you have to be careful that your tax affairs are managed correctly. The ATO’s Uber tax implications are straight-forward at a basic level: Any money you make driving for Uber counts as […]

White labelled tax advice

Working with the C&D team allows firms to offer complex and comprehensive taxation advice without the expense of full time technical staff. We offer a mechanism that allows firm to delivery our advice as branded for the firm, with clear explanations and simplistic operative structures. Our advice is written in line with your firm’s expectations […]

The unrealistic landlord

The landlord, for most businesses, is the last to know but generally holds all the cards. Dealing with a landlord who is unrealistic however can make your business less likely to be able to survive a restructure or change in your business. If the landlord is unwilling to negotiate on rent arrears or a rent […]

Business succession planning

You’ve run your own business successfully and now it’s time for you to leave. What now? According to Forbes, succession planning has been defined as the number one responsibility of board members, however only 14% of directors had a detailed succession plan in place. A succession plan outlines who will take over your business when […]

Can I repair my credit?

There are a number of business offering credit repair services some appear to be functional, but others don’t necessary cut the mustard. The service that they offer is generally to dispute a listing on the grounds of breach of reporting rules, invalidity of debt or any other grounds they can find. Can you do it […]

What is an appointor?

An Appointor has one key job, which is to appoint and remove Trustees of a trust. The Appointor will also usually have other powers such as the ability to refuse certain actions by the Trustee with issues like amending the trust deed, changing the vesting date of the trust and changing beneficiaries of the trust. […]

Basics of a power of attorney

What is a power of attorney? A power of attorney is a legal document that nominates and gives authority to another person to make personal/financial decisions on your behalf. Personal decisions such as your health care and welfare can be made by your Power of Attorney, as well as financial decisions such as the paying […]