As a Director in the Tax team at Pitcher Partners’ Perth, Joshua brings over 20 years of experience advising private businesses and family groups on practical, commercially grounded tax outcomes. Clients value his ability to cut through complexity, simplifying technical tax issues, identifying risk early, and translating intricate rules into clear options they can act […]
Key points Businesses providing certain real estate, legal and accounting services will be required to comply with AML/CTF Tranche 2 requirements from 1 July 2026 where these services are deemed to be ‘designated services’ under the Act. The reforms will also impact clients of these firms, who may be required to provide additional information before […]
Key points: New three-tier system based on Net Tangible Assets: Tier 1 ($1–$50k), Tier 2 ($50k–$1.5m), Tier 3 ($1.5m+) Revenue cap: Annual revenue cannot exceed 20× net tangible assets Mandatory quarterly reporting: Internal management accounts required every quarter Ongoing compliance triggers: Notify the Victorian Building Authority when your current ratio falls below 1 or NTA […]
Key points The ATO is tightening rules on holiday homes, meaning most expenses may no longer be deductible if the property is used privately. Even limited personal use, especially during peak holiday periods, can result in no deductions at all for major costs like interest, rates and land tax. The new ATO approach applies from […]
As a Client Director in the Digital and Data Solutions team, Martin advises middle market businesses and not-for-profit organisations on how to maximise the value of their technology investments. He specialises in technology strategy, process optimisation, software and vendor selection, and guiding organisations through complex system implementations and integrations. With more than 20 years’ experience in business technology, Martin combines deep technical […]
The property and construction industry has once again been identified as a sector of concern by the ATO, with recurring compliance issues placing builders, contractors and tradies under closer review. This industry has long been considered high-risk by the ATO, due to its reliance on subcontracting, complex payment arrangements and, in some cases, cash transactions. […]
Lachlan joined Pitcher Partners Melbourne in 2018 as a Senior Analyst and progressed to Client Director of the Corporate Finance team in 2024. He specialises in financial due diligence and mid-market mergers and acquisitions, advising clients across both buy-side and sell-side transactions. Known for his practical, solutions-oriented approach, Lachlan excels at identifying key deal drivers […]
Adele Smith is an Audit and Assurance professional with extensive experience delivering high-quality external audit and assurance services across a wide range of industries. She has advised ASX-listed entities, public companies, large and small proprietary businesses, and not-for-profit organisations. Adele combines strong technical expertise with broad industry knowledge and a collaborative, proactive approach to understanding […]
Sebastian specialises in providing Personal and Business Wealth Protection (Life and Disability Insurance) advice for professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners. With over 15 years in financial services, together with experience in many different business sectors, Sebastian has a strong knowledge of diverse insurance requirements and personalised solutions. Sebastian is dedicated to assisting his clients in […]
Elisha brings 18 years of experience as a tax advisor, including 13 years with Pitcher Partners’ Tax Advisory Group. She specialises in GST, advising on a range of compliance matters, business and asset sales and acquisitions, private ruling applications and objections, and reviews of accounting systems to ensure compliance with relevant legislation. Elisha also advises […]
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